used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
(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 "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
a quantity of money
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
lacking funds
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can go easy if you like.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
cautionedverbUS /ˈkɑːʃənd/
past form of “caution” — warn strongly; put on guard
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
the act of consuming food
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
communicated in words
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
grubnounUS /ɡrʌb/
informal terms for a meal
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
heartyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrti/
showing warm and heartfelt friendliness
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
Hey
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From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
HoracenounUS /ˈhɔːrəs/
Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You can go easy if you like.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
Larry
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From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
immediately past
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "You can go easy if you like.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
engage in
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
come together
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
of an obscure nature
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
ontoprepositionUS /ˈɑːntuː/
moving to a position on a surface
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
participate in games or sport
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
ravenouslyadverb
in the manner of someone who is very hungry
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
recurredverbUS /riˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “recur” — happen or occur again
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
stretchverbUS /stretʃ/
occupy a large, elongated area
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
male cat
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading A MYSTERIOUS CALL Horace and Larry having picked up their rifles, the three boys resumed their way, Larry leading slowly, taking care to make his steps of as nearly equal length as possible, and in due time they came onto the prairie.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
in or at the place that
From this reading "My, but this stretch of level does look good," declared Tom, and his companions expressed their hearty agreement as they hastened toward the spot where they left their ponies.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Finding them without difficulty, the lads broke out the food and ate ravenously, "Hey, go easy on the grub," cautioned Larry as he noted the amount his companions were eating.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "This is all we have to last us until we meet the others--or get back to the ranch," he added as the thought recurred to him that luck would play a large part in the success of their search for the pursuing party.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can go easy if you like.
