used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "Just a dribble," added Nort, mournfully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
Billee
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From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
blankadjectiveUS /blæŋk/
(of a surface) not written or printed on
From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
the lower side of anything
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
a youthful male person
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
connectingverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
dismounting
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From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
dribbleverbUS /ˈdrɪbəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading "Just a dribble," added Nort, mournfully.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
isn't
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From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
and nothing more
From this reading "Just a dribble," added Nort, mournfully.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
mournfullyadverb
in a mournful manner
From this reading "Just a dribble," added Nort, mournfully.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
Nort
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From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
reservoirnounUS /ˈrezəvwɑːr/
a large or extra supply of something
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
scrambledadjectiveUS /ˈskræmbəld/
thrown together in a disorderly fashion
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
an elevated geological formation
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
spoutingadjectiveUS /ˈspaʊtɪŋ/
propelled violently in a usually narrow stream
From this reading "She isn't spouting!" said Bud, in blank disappointment.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
storagenounUS /ˈstɔːrədʒ/
the act of storing something
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
tanknounUS /tæŋk/
an enclosed armored military vehicle; has a cannon and moves on caterpillar treads
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
that'll
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From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
water-course
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From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
WheelingnounUS /ˈwiːlɪŋ/
a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then, dismounting, Bud, Nort and Dick scrambled up the earth slope on one side until they could look into the storage tank, and at the pipe which, connecting with the old underground water-course, kept the reservoir filled.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "And if it does as it did before that'll stop in a little while," remarked Dick.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A SHOT IN THE NIGHT Wheeling his pony, Old Billee rode back with the boy ranchers, until they reached the bottom of the reservoir wall.
