Chapter I

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From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

later than; following

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

back and sides of a hog salted and dried or smoked; usually sliced thin and fried

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

for the reason that

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

plural of “bicycle” — a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals

From this reading EARNING THEIR BICYCLES.

a joyful occasion for special festivities to mark some happy event

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

the specified day of the month

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

something used to beautify

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

-ing form of “earn” — earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages

From this reading EARNING THEIR BICYCLES.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

toward home

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

worth remembering

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

above and across; more than

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

be fully aware or cognizant of

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

To recall to mind.

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

express in words

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

an educational institution

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

a thing, without saying which

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading EARNING THEIR BICYCLES.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

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

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

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

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "My idea exactly; and at the meeting to-night I want to talk it over.

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

From this reading "I remember the exact date, because it was Decoration day, and the first time I was out after my accident."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "That's so," replied Lieutenant Hal, "and I think we ought to do something in the way of a celebration."

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I say, Hal, do you realize that the Ready Rangers will have been in existence a whole year on the 30th?" asked Will Rogers, as he and Hal Bacon walked homeward from school one afternoon of the May following the Rangers' memorable trip to New York.