adaptabilitynounUS /əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/
the ability to change (or be changed) to fit changed circumstances
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
ColoradonounUS /ˌkɑːlərˈɑːdoʊ/
a state in west central United States in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
DON'T
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From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
Harshaw's
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From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
the force of workers available
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
militianounUS /məˈlɪʃə/
civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
used to form the superlative
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
outdooradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtdɔːr/
located, suited for, or taking place in the open air
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
rangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
tannedadjectiveUS /tænd/
(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
townsnounUS /taʊnz/
plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The state troopers were, however, brisk, alert, and soldierly.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Harshaw's rangers caught up with the militia an hour later.
but in spite of that
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DON'T YOU LIKE ME ANY MORE?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The valley men were big, tanned, outdoor fellows, whereas the militia company was composed of young lads from Colorado towns, most of them slight and not yet fully developed.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Some of them were not used to riding, but they made the best of it with the cheerful adaptability of American youth.
