AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
answeredverbUS /ˈænsərd/
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
askedverbUS /æskt/
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
becameverbUS /bɪˈkeɪm/
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
betteradjectiveUS /ˈbetər/
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "Perhaps it would be better to buy a couple."
breakverbUS /breɪk/
terminate
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
buyverbUS /baɪ/
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "Perhaps it would be better to buy a couple."
campnounUS /kæmp/
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
couplenounUS /ˈkʌpəl/
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "Perhaps it would be better to buy a couple."
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
Doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
doubtnounUS /daʊt/
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
gotverbUS /ɡɑːt/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
HORSEnounUS /hɔːrs/
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
journeyverbUS /ˈdʒɜːrni/
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
lad's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
mindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
Munson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
packingnounUS /ˈpækɪŋ/
any material used especially to protect something
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
PAYverbUS /peɪ/
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
PerhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading "Perhaps it would be better to buy a couple."
poniesnounUS /ˈpoʊniz/
plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
ProfessornounUS /prəˈfesər/
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading "I have no doubt of it," answered the Professor.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
readyadjectiveUS /ˈredi/
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
SECONDnounUS /ˈsekənd/
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
shallmodal verbUS /ʃæl/
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
silentadjectiveUS /ˈsaɪlənt/
marked by absence of sound
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
someadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
talkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
theypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
THIEVESnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
thoughconjunctionUS /ðoʊ/
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
VISITverbUS /ˈvɪzɪt/
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
wepronounUS /wiː/
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading HORSE THIEVES PAY A SECOND VISIT Tad was unusually silent while they were packing ready to break camp, but as they got out on the trail he became more talkative.
workingadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrkɪŋ/
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He did not refer to the ponies again on the way, though the lad's mind was working rapidly.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "Perhaps it would be better to buy a couple."
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you think we shall be able to hire some ponies of Mr. Munson?" he asked when they had been an hour on their journey.
