used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
a youthful male person
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
Cale
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From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
gentleman'snounUS /ˈdʒentəlmʌnz/
possessive form of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
gracefullyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪsfəli/
in a graceful manner
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
HowdynounUS /ˈhaʊdi/
an expression of greeting
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
JOYFULadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔɪfəl/
full of or producing joy
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
and nothing more
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
REUNIONnounUS /riˈuːnjən/
a party of former associates who have come together again
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
term of address for a man
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
Vaughn
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From this reading "This is Mr. Vaughn, our guide," announced the Professor.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
which person or people
From this reading A JOYFUL REUNION "Howdy, fellows," greeted Tad laughingly as he leaped from his pony, followed by Walter who, less gracefully, fell off.
winningadjectiveUS /ˈwɪnɪŋ/
having won
From this reading "I am very glad to know you, sir," answered Tad, smiling up into the strong face of Cale Vaughn, winning that gentleman's regard on the instant.
wreathed
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From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't look for me just yet, did you?"
Zepplin
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From this reading Professor Zepplin had hurried forward; his face was wreathed in smiles as he grasped the hand of the Pony Rider Boy.
