a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
Ann
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From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Ruth forgot the patter of the approaching ponies.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
budnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
burstingverbUS /ˈbɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
rid of obstructions
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
comrade's
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From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
continuancenounUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəns/
the act of continuing an activity without interruption
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
coulie
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From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
demonstrationnounUS /ˌdemənˈstreɪʃən/
a show or display; the act of presenting something to sight or view
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
electricadjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪk/
using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
FieldingnounUS /ˈfiːldɪŋ/
(baseball) handling the ball while playing in the field
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading Ruth forgot the patter of the approaching ponies.
FrecklesnounUS /ˈfrekəlz/
plural of “freckle” — a small brownish spot (of the pigment melanin) on the skin
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
Jane
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From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
and nothing more
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
patternounUS /ˈpætər/
plausible glib talk (especially useful to a salesperson)
From this reading Ruth forgot the patter of the approaching ponies.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Ruth forgot the patter of the approaching ponies.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
startleverbUS /ˈstɑːrtəl/
to stimulate to action
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Their imitation of an Indian attack was nipped in the bud by the bursting of the electric storm.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading She had instantly struck into her song—high and clear—at her comrade’s advice; and she drew Freckles closer to the herd.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
thoughtlessadjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtləs/
showing lack of careful thought
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no time for the continuance of the performance arranged particularly to startle Jane Ann and Ruth Fielding.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Be it said of the group of thoughtless cowboys (of whom were the wildest spirits of Number Two camp) that their first demonstration as they dashed out of the coulie upon the two girls was their only one.
