30
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From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
44
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From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
50
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From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "He's a beauty!" cried Horace.
(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 Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
antlersnounUS /ˈæntlərz/
plural of “antler” — deciduous horn of a member of the deer family
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading "He's a beauty!" cried Horace.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
buckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
Chaffing
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From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "He's a beauty!" cried Horace.
CROSS-EYEDadjective
having convergent strabismus
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Yet the boys were eager to settle the question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
He's
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From this reading "He's a beauty!" cried Horace.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading "He's a beauty!" cried Horace.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
jumpverbUS /dʒʌmp/
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
marksmennounUS /ˈmɑːrksmen/
plural of “marksman” — someone skilled in shooting
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
naturedly
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From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
OhionounUS /oʊˈhaɪoʊ/
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
and nothing more
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
PETE
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From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
established beyond doubt
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Yet the boys were eager to settle the question.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
rivalrynounUS /ˈraɪvəlri/
the act of competing as for profit or a prize
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
cut with a saw
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Yet the boys were eager to settle the question.
shellsnounUS /ʃelz/
plural of “shell” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
express in words
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
trampedverbUS /træmpt/
past form of “tramp” — travel on foot, especially on a walking expedition
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
wasn't
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From this reading "I'm glad it wasn't he that made a jump for me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
WesternersnounUS /ˈwestərnərz/
plural of “westerner” — an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
at the time that
From this reading Chaffing each other good naturedly, they tramped along, and when they saw the size of the antlers and body of the second buck they forgot all rivalry.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
WildernounUS /ˈwaɪldər/
United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE MESSAGE FROM CROSS-EYED PETE The shells shot by the rifles belonging to the two chums were .44-.50, while those of the Wilder boys were .30, so that it would only be possible to tell whether the boys from Ohio had proved better marksmen than the Westerners.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the boys were eager to settle the question.
