adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
carefuladjectiveUS /ˈkerfəl/
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
dailyadverbUS /ˈdeɪli/
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
distancenounUS /ˈdɪstəns/
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
EachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
favorableadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
encouraging or approving or pleasing
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
finallyadverbUS /ˈfaɪnəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
FlatadjectiveUS /flæt/
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
foodnounUS /fuːd/
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
girlsnounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
goverbUS /ɡoʊ/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
greateradjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtər/
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
hardenverbUS /ˈhɑːrdən/
become hard or harder
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
ImmediatelyadverbUS /ˌɪˈmiːdiːətli/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
INprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
Jeb
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
judgmentnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒmənt/
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
kitnounUS /kɪt/
a case for containing a set of articles
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
longeradverbUS /ˈlɔːŋɡər/
for more time
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
outingnounUS /ˈaʊtɪŋ/
a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
Polly
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
practicaladjectiveUS /ˈpræktəkəl/
concerned with actual use or practice
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
prolongedadjectiveUS /prəˈlɔːŋd/
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
purposesnounUS /ˈpɜːrpəsəz/
plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
realadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
reckonedverbUS /ˈrekənd/
past form of “reckon” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
rideverbUS /raɪd/
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
rodeverbUS /roʊd/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
roughadjectiveUS /rʌf/
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
seeverbUS /siː/
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
standverbUS /stænd/
be standing; be upright
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
startverbUS /stɑːrt/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
THEdeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
ThenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then Jeb said he reckoned the girls could start for a real outing.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
TopsadjectiveUS /tɑːps/
of the highest quality
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
tripnounUS /trɪp/
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
tryverbUS /traɪ/
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
urgingnounUS /ˈɜːrdʒɪŋ/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
variousadjectiveUS /ˈveriəs/
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Polly had been urging Jeb to give a favorable opinion on their ability to stand a prolonged ride to the Flat Tops, but he was careful and practical and persisted in making them try a greater distance daily to finally harden them to a rough trail.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading Immediately, they planned where to go and what to see.
wholeadjectiveUS /hoʊl/
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
WILDERNESSnounUS /ˈwɪldərnəs/
(politics) a state of disfavor
From this reading IN THE WILDERNESS Each day the four girls rode along various trails until, in the judgment of Jeb, they were practiced enough to take a longer ride in the mountains.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Polly outlined a trip that might take a whole day, so they would have to take food and kit for cooking purposes.
