used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
in the past
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
a youthful male person
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
cowpunchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
someone who is a detective
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
at any time
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
flanksnounUS /flæŋks/
plural of “flank” — the side of military or naval formation
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
Floyd
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From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
kidnappingnounUS /ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/
(law) the unlawful act of capturing and carrying away a person against their will and holding them in false imprisonment
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
leadershipnounUS /ˈliːdərʃɪp/
the activity of leading
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
lightest-spirited
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
Merkel
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From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
not one, and not any
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
Purdee
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From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
RosemarynounUS /ˈroʊzmeri/
widely cultivated for its fragrant grey-green leaves used in cooking and in perfumery
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
move hurridly
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
except for; apart from
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
only a very short time before
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
SHOOTINGnounUS /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
steady-goingadjective
consistent in performance or behavior
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even the lightest-spirited cowpuncher felt the gravity of the situation, though, save for the three boy ranchers, none had ever seen Rosemary and Floyd.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
precisely as stated
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
we'd
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From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
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 And it was so long ago that Bud, Nort and Dick had met these western cousins that they scarcely remembered them.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
at the time that
From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
which person or people
From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
Whoa
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From this reading "Whoa there, son, whoa there!" advised Snake Purdee who was in leadership of the party.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But we'd hit the trail for the rescue whether they were our cousins or not!" declared Bud Merkel, as he kicked his heels against the flanks of his pony, and sent that steady-going animal forward with a rush.
Yaquis
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From this reading SHOOTING STARS Contrary to what was usual when a band of cowboys, including Bud, Nort, and Dick, started off on the trail, there was very little singing, laughing and joking as they gave their ponies rein to begin pursuit after the kidnapping Yaquis.
