used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
ApachenounUS /əˈpætʃi/
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 "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
placed in a grave
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
discourageverbUS /dɪˈskɜːrɪdʒ/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
divisible by two
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
falterverbUS /ˈfɔːltər/
be unsure or weak
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
set up or found
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
Hesitation's
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From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
not accessible to view
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
how
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From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
Kane
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From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
not any; not one
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
plundernounUS /ˈplʌn.dər/
Goods or treasure taken by force or theft, especially in war or banditry.
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
Rhoda
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From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
ruffleverbUS /ˈrʌfəl/
stir up (water) so as to form ripples
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
scoffedverbUS /skɔːft/
past form of “scoff” — laugh at with contempt and derision
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
STAMPEDEverbUS /stæmˈpiːd/
cause to run in panic
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Hesitation Kane, of course, did not try to discourage them.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading THE STAMPEDE The enthusiasm of the girls and Walter Mason did not falter, however, no matter how much the older people scoffed at the idea of the treasure hidden by the Mexican bandit being found near Rose Ranch.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They went forth from the ranch house with some little expectation of returning with the plunder.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I guess an Apache raid would not ruffle Hesitation's soul," Rhoda observed.
wranglernounUS /ˈræŋɡələr/
someone who argues noisily or angrily
From this reading Even a buried treasure could not excite the horse wrangler, in the least.
