used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
a glass or plastic vessel used for storing drinks or other liquids; typically cylindrical without handles and with a narrow neck that can be plugged or capped
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
a youthful male person
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
BUDnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
make calm or still
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
canterverbUS /ˈkæntər/
ride at a canter
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
deem to be
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
cousinsnounUS /ˈkʌzənz/
plural of “cousin” — the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
dashverbUS /dæʃ/
run or move very quickly or hastily
From this reading "That was some dash!"
DISAPPEARSverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
dotnounUS /dɑːt/
a very small circular shape
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
take in liquids
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
easedadjectiveUS /iːzd/
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
Elixer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
made afraid
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
attach to a support
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
Nort
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not much _dot_ about it!" chuckled Nort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
punnounUS /pʌn/
a humorous play on words
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
ranchman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
reinsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rein” — one of a pair of long straps (usually connected to the bit or the headpiece) used to control a horse
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
a male human offspring
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That was some dash!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
ToshnounUS /tɑːʃ/
pretentious or silly talk or writing
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That was some dash!"
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
Whew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whew!" exclaimed the ranchman's son as he eased up on the reins and patted the neck of his mount.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BUD DISAPPEARS Excellent riders as were the boy ranchers, it took them some little time and effort to calm their ponies and bring the frightened animals to an easy canter which gave Bud and his cousins a chance to consider the matter.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For a pun like that you ought to be forced to drink a bottle or two of Tosh Elixer!" retorted Bud.
