used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
anew
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading KNIFE AND FANG.
ArizonanounUS /ˌerɪˈzoʊnə/
a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
bronchonoun
an unbroken or imperfectly broken mustang
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
BubblyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌbli/
emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
Caruthers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
one or the other of two
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
FANGnounUS /fæŋ/
a Bantu language spoken in Cameroon
From this reading KNIFE AND FANG.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
Farnsworth
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
enclose with a fence
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
Frederic
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From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading KNIFE AND FANG.
set down according to a plan
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
Mowbray
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
Mowbray's
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From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
not one, and not any
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
an amount of time
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
not in physical motion
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
storedverbUS /stɔːrd/
past form of “store” — keep or lay aside for future use
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
confined on all sides
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The remains of Helen Mowbray had been laid to rest near the major's ranch house in a little lot surrounded by a low fence, and her treasure was safely stored away in the safe in the major's bedroom.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several days had passed since the fight at Helen Mowbray's house, and Ted Strong and the broncho boys were again at the Bubbly Well Ranch.
in or at the place that
From this reading Where he might be none knew, of course, but Ted was of the opinion that he was still somewhere in Arizona, and not far away, either.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading The period of their visit to the ranch house was past, but still they stayed to help the major to get word of his brother Frederic Caruthers, alias Fancy Farnsworth, alleged to be the worst man in Arizona.
