having companions or an escort
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
ButlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
clothing in general
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
coatsnounUS /koʊts/
plural of “coat” — an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
combedadjectiveUS /koʊmd/
(of hair) made tidy with a comb
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
a state at a particular time
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
desiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
ladsnounUS /lædz/
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
McClure
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From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
come together
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
OXnounUS /ɑːks/
an adult castrated bull of the genus Bos; especially Bos taurus
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
plainsman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
regulationnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃən/
an authoritative rule
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
term of address for a man
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Master Butler and myself have already settled that question," answered the rancher.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
accept gladly
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading The lads wore their regulation plainsman's clothes, but for this occasion coats had been put on and hair combed, each desiring to look his best, as they were to meet the young ladies of the ranch.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We owe you an apology, sir, for appearing in this condition," announced the Professor.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DINNER AT THE OX BOW "Welcome to the Ox Bow, young gentlemen," greeted Colonel McClure.
Zepplin
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From this reading The rancher and his wife were waiting at the lower end of the lawn as the Pony Rider Boys, accompanied by Professor Zepplin, rode up on the following afternoon.
