used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
(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 During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
Andy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
Dave
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
give a description of
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
a boy or man
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
FISHINGnounUS /ˈfɪʃɪŋ/
the act of someone who fishes as a diversion
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
Merwell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
a form of address for a man
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
the local environment
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
remaindernounUS /rɪˈmeɪndər/
something left after other parts have been taken away
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
express in words
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "But if so, he had a big nerve to show himself in these parts."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I really think the fellow was Andy Andrews," said the sheriff.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading FISHING AND HUNTING The remainder of the week went by, and the boys and girls amused themselves as best they could.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading During that time, Mr. Endicott received a visit from the sheriff of the county, and Dave and his chums were called upon to tell all they could about the missing horses.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
which person or people
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Then, after some whispered talk between the county official and the ranch owner, the lads were requested to describe the man who had been seen on the trail in company with Link Merwell.
