accountsnounUS /əˈkaʊnts/
plural of “account” — a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
CanadianadjectiveUS /kəˈneɪdiən/
of or relating to Canada or its people
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
the body of faculty and students of a college
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
homesnounUS /hoʊmz/
plural of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
isolatedadjectiveUS /ˈaɪsəleɪtəd/
not close together in time
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Merrill
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From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
on one occasion
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
Phelps
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From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Ralph
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Ralph's
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From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
ranchmen
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From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
ReadersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
RockiesnounUS /ˈrɑːkiz/
the chief mountain range of western North America; extends from British Columbia to northern New Mexico; forms the continental divide
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
especially of petals or leaves in bud; having margins rolled inward
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
sharedadjectiveUS /ʃerd/
have in common; held or experienced in common
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
Simmons
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From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
StetsonnounUS /ˈstetsən/
a hat made of felt with a creased crown
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
Stonefell
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TORRENT.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
TORRENTnounUS /ˈtɔːrənt/
a heavy rain
From this reading THE TORRENT.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
VacationnounUS /veɪˈkeɪʃən/
leisure time away from work devoted to rest or pleasure
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
Walt
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From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
WarenounUS /wer/
articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Harry Ware and Percy Simmons, however, we have not met before.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
which person or people
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
WintergreennounUS /ˈwɪntərɡriːn/
any of several evergreen perennials of the genus Pyrola
From this reading Vacation time had rolled around once more at Stonefell College, which accounts for our finding Professor Wintergreen, Ralph Stetson, and the latter’s chums at this isolated spot in the heart of the Canadian Rockies.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jack Merrill and Walt Phelps, the two young ranchmen who shared Ralph’s adventure on the Mexican border, could not be with him on the present vacation, both boys being required at their western homes.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Readers of former volumes of this series will at once recall the eccentric professor and his young companion Ralph.
