used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
annoyingadjectiveUS /əˈnɔɪɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I think we had better push on."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
BluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
broachnounUS /broʊtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
Clancy
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From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
diminishverbUS /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/
decrease in size, extent, or range
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
FOILINGnounUS /ˈfɔɪlɪŋ/
an act of hindering someone's plans or efforts
From this reading FOILING THE PLOTTERS.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
haltverbUS /hɔːlt/
cause to stop
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
McGurvin's
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From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
Merriwell
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From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I think we had better push on."
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
PLOTTERSnounUS /ˈplɑːtərz/
plural of “plotter” — a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading FOILING THE PLOTTERS.
pushverbUS /pʊʃ/
move with force
From this reading I think we had better push on."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
slowedverbUS /sloʊd/
past form of “slow” — lose velocity; move more slowly
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
move hurridly
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FOILING THE PLOTTERS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I think we had better push on."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merriwell and Clancy had to diminish their speed in order to let the cowboys keep them in sight.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was annoying, and Merry formed another plan and slowed to a halt in order to broach it to Blunt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I think we had better push on."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Clancy and I," said he, as Blunt and his friends galloped up, "can cover the ground between here and McGurvin's four times as quick as you fellows.
