Chapter III

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

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From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

plural of “community” — a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION.

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

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From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

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From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

the act of beginning something new

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

(of individuals) adhering strictly to laws and rules and customs

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

without law or control

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the quality of a person's voice

From this reading “Texas Rangers,” finally exclaimed Donald, in a tone that indicated some doubt.

precisely as stated

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Of course both Donald and Billie had heard of the Texas Rangers, that daring body of the Texas militia which has done so much in maintaining law and order along the Mexican frontier, as well as in the lawless communities farther interior.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This, however, was their first introduction to the rangers, and they gazed at the riders with considerable astonishment, their appearance not being such as would give a stranger a very good opinion of their law-abiding character.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Then what are you doing this side of the Rio Grande?”