Chapter XXV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

(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 Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

the sister of your father or mother; the wife of your uncle

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

confined by bonds

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

showing careful forethought

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

expressing pain or dissatisfaction of resentment

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

an open river valley (in a hilly area)

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

at any time

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

the force of workers available

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

and nothing more

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

the rate of moving (especially walking or running)

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

be a mystery or bewildering to

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

move hurridly

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

the upper part of anything

From this reading If they were ignorant of such pursuit they might not ride at top speed; therefore the pace set by Lance Petterby on his pony, Gaby, must bring the pursuers to the river at about the time Philo Marsh struck it.

traveled over or through; sometimes used as a combining term

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

at the time that

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

in or at the place that

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.

a Caucasian

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

United States writer and dramatist (1897-1975)

From this reading A LITTLE MORE EXCITEMENT The party Dorothy Dale and her companions were following into the wilder section of the great Hardin Ranch, had almost an hour’s start of their pursuers.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Aunt Winnie was a cautious rider and the boys and Dorothy were ever complaining of her slowness when they were all out on the range together.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The puzzle was how Philo Marsh and his crowd could have traveled as fast as they did, with Mrs. White in the party.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Only Dorothy and her friends were bound to strike the stream higher up and nearer the point where Lance believed the dynamite was to be used by the men working for the big mining corporation.