Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

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

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

a youthful male person

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the act of departing

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

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

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

moving to the inside of something

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

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

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

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

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

a male child (a familiar term of address to a boy)

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

plural of “rus” — the medieval Russian state established by Scandinavian traders in the 9th century; the capital was first in Novgorod and then in Kiev

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

the season of growth

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

cause to run in panic

From this reading AN INDIAN "It's a cattle stampede!"

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

carry out

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

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

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

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

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Before Russ and Laddie had a chance to think what this meant, though Uncle Fred had told them in his stories, each little boy felt himself caught up in strong arms, and set on a horse in front of a cowboy.

at the time that

From this reading What had happened was that two of Uncle Fred's cowboys had ridden along when Russ and Laddie were at the spring, and, fearing the little lads might get into danger, they had taken them up on their saddles.

in or at the place that

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading "Where are we going?" asked Laddie, undecided whether or not to cry.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "We are going home--that is, I'm going to take you home," said the cowboy, smiling down at Laddie.