Chapter XII

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

From this reading TAKING A CHANCE.

later than; following

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

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

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

having a broad or rounded end

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

a small nail

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading TAKING A CHANCE.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

cause to stop

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

-ing form of “hitch” — to hook or entangle

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

the act of contacting one thing with another

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

go away from a place

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

the act of departing

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

a long (usually round) rod of wood or metal or plastic

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

in the near future

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading TAKING A CHANCE.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

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

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Half an hour after leaving Dolliver’s they were drawing to a halt in front of the mining company’s offices in the town.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The cañon trail was too rough and narrow for an automobile, and so Brad had been compelled to leave the machine at the rancher’s.

a person who changes location

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

up to a particular time

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.

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

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Borak, the black horse Merriwell had bought of Barzy Blunt several weeks before, was a fast traveler, and it was not many minutes until he had deposited his two riders at Dolliver’s ranch, at the mouth of the cañon.

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

From this reading Leaving Borak at the hitching pole in front of the house, Merriwell and Brad took to the car and were soon hitting it up on the road to Ophir.