used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
the two together, not just one
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
compliedverbUS /kəmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “comply” — act in accordance with someone's rules, commands, or wishes
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
correctlyadverbUS /kərˈektli/
in an accurate manner
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
cruisersnounUS /ˈkruːzərz/
plural of “cruiser” — a car in which policemen cruise the streets; equipped with radiotelephonic communications to headquarters
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
d'ye
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From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
firearmsnounUS /ˈfaɪərɑːrmz/
plural of “firearm” — a portable gun
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
grumblingly
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From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
how-d'ye-donoun
an awkward situation
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
hyars
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From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
and nothing more
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
a boy or man
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
lothadjectiveUS /lɑːθ/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
engage in
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
matureadjectiveUS /məˈtʃʊr/
characteristic of maturity
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
not any; not one
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
pizen
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From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
rangernounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
respecternoun
a person who respects someone or something; usually used in the negative
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
scoutmasternounUS /ˈskaʊtmæstər/
the leader of a troop of Scouts
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
Smathers
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From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
timbernounUS /ˈtɪmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
treatin
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From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading And those two timber cruisers, upon seeing both guns covering them so steadily, doubtless realized that firearms are no respecter of persons; since a weapon fired by a lad is just as sure to make good, if held correctly, as though a mature man looked along the barrel.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
at the time that
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
which person or people
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And so they complied with the order, although grumblingly, and evidently loth to admit that a couple of boys had gotten the better of them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
yer
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From this reading "This hyars a nice how-d'ye-do, treatin' yer guide like he was pizen mean.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When the young scoutmaster chose to, he could put a world of meaning in his voice.
younkernounUS /ˈjʌŋkər/
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading What d'ye mean by it, younker?" growled the man who had claimed to be Toby Smathers, the forest ranger.
