used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
cowpunchers
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From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
credulitynounUS /krɪˈduːləti/
tendency to believe readily
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
move gently or carefully
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
foiledadjectiveUS /fɔɪld/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
high-handedadjective
given to haughty disregard of others
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
how
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From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
laughableadjectiveUS /ˈlæfəbəl/
so unreasonable as to invite derision
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
McGlory
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From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
McGlory's
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From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
motoristnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪst/
someone who drives (or travels in) an automobile
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
a brief written record
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
and nothing more
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
PingverbUS /pɪŋ/
hit with a pinging noise
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
progressingverbUS /prəˈɡresɪŋ/
-ing form of “progress” — develop in a positive way
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
a strong line
From this reading THE TRAILING ROPE.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
setbacksnounUS /ˈsetbæks/
plural of “setback” — an unfortunate happening that hinders or impedes; something that is thwarting or frustrating
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
carry out
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAILING ROPE.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
TRAILINGnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading THE TRAILING ROPE.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Motor Matt could not look behind and take note of how events were progressing on the hill.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
worryingnounUS /ˈwɜːriɪŋ/
the act of harassing someone
From this reading As the matter stood, Matt was worrying too much to enjoy the situation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could only hope that McGlory would carry out the rest of his plan without any setbacks, and that he and Ping would get safely away from the foiled cattlemen.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The ease with which the boys had played upon the ignorance and credulity of the high-handed cowpunchers, would have been laughable could the young motorist have known how successfully the rest of McGlory's plot was to be carried out.
