at or in the front
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Behind Lilly rode another and not unimportant member of the party.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
BAYOUnounUS /ˈbaɪuː/
a swampy arm or slow-moving outlet of a lake (term used mainly in Mississippi and Louisiana)
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind Lilly rode another and not unimportant member of the party.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Ichabod was of the color of the night, black.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
Butler'snounUS /ˈbʌtlərz/
possessive form of “butler” — a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading Ichabod was of the color of the night, black.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
without stop or interruption
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
a social unit living together
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
growthnounUS /ɡroʊθ/
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
Ichabod
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From this reading This was Ichabod.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
Lilly
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From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Behind Lilly rode another and not unimportant member of the party.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Ichabod was of the color of the night, black.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Behind Lilly rode another and not unimportant member of the party.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
owlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
sitenounUS /saɪt/
the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
TENSAS
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From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was Ichabod.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
tropicaladjectiveUS /ˈtrɑːpɪkəl/
relating to or situated in or characteristic of the tropics (the region on either side of the equator)
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
unerringlyadverb
without making errors
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
unimportantadjectiveUS /ənɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
not important
From this reading Behind Lilly rode another and not unimportant member of the party.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Billy must belong to the owl family," was Tad Butler's comment as their guide rode confidently ahead, calling back directions to them.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
at the time that
From this reading IN CAMP ON TENSAS BAYOU Darkness had fallen when the Pony Rider Boys party finally had picked their way through the outer edge of the jungle, and, despite the darkness, had continued on through the tropical growth, guided unerringly by Billy Lilly to the site he had chosen for their camp.
