Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

a component that is added to something to improve it

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

any of various water-soluble compounds capable of turning litmus blue and reacting with an acid to form a salt and water

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

(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 All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

any member of Athapaskan tribes that migrated to the southwestern desert (from Arizona to Texas and south into Mexico); fought a losing battle from 1861 to 1886 with the United States and were resettled in Oklahoma

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

large and brightly colored handkerchief; often used as a neckerchief

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

-ing form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

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

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

plural of “burro” — small donkey used as a pack animal

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

any undertaking that is easy to do

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

enclose in a corral

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

remove the dust from

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

apart from; not including

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

the distance around a person's body

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

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

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

plural of “kit” — a case for containing a set of articles

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

a particular point in time

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

plural of “neck” — the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

above and across; more than

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

traveling or passing over land

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

beyond or across the sea

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

hit with a pinging noise

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

-ing form of “readjust” — adjust anew

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

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

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

-ing form of “saddle” — put a saddle on

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

the act of separating grain from chaff

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

in the direction of

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

having an intended meaning altered or misrepresented

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

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

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading In addition, a red bandana handkerchief was twisted about the neck of each Overland Rider, in true western style, to keep the alkali dust from sifting down their necks.

in or at the place that

From this reading A THRILLING MOMENT "We are ready, Mr. Lang," greeted Grace Harlowe as she and her party came up to the corral where the guide was supervising the saddling of the ponies for the outfit.

which person or people

From this reading "How is Blackie behaving at present, Mr. Lang?" questioned Grace, stepping over towards the guide, who was readjusting the cinch- girth on the little animal.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading The girls now wore the overseas uniforms that they had worn in their ride over the Old Apache Trail.

but in spite of that

From this reading All the equipment except mess kits and emergency rations, and a canteen of water for each, had been sent forward on the burros in charge of the Chinaman, Ping Wing, whom the Overland girls had not yet met.