used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
in addition
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "And there we are," finished Hawkins.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
Delton
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From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
deputy's
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From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
true confidential information
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
promote over another
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading "And there we are," finished Hawkins.
foolingadjectiveUS /ˈfuːlɪŋ/
characterized by a feeling of irresponsibility
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading "And there we are," finished Hawkins.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
immediately past
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
not any; not one
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
by chance
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
possessing material wealth
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
not in physical motion
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED For some minutes the boys listened to the details of the deputy's scheme.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It involved danger, there was no doubt of that, but it also gave a chance for success.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "And there we are," finished Hawkins.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole success of the plan depended on fooling the smugglers into thinking the ranch was still held by Delton.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If luck held in their favor--and Kid said after the run of misfortune they had met with it was time for a change of weather--they might hope for a rich prize--possibly Delton himself--though this last did not seem likely.
