Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

fearful expectation or anticipation

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

start firing a weapon

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

urge on with shouts

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

a traditional Irish game resembling hockey; played by two teams of 15 players each

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

a victory cheer

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

in an inquiring manner

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

engage in

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

not any; not one

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The trail to camp being clear and easily followed, he felt no apprehension in allowing them to go on alone.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

go across or through

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

one of the islands of Saint Christopher-Nevis

From this reading "Halloo the camp!" shouted Ned, hurling his sombrero on high, riding under and deftly catching it as it descended.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

a slight amount or degree of difference

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

in or at the place that

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading "Why, there's no one here!" exclaimed Tad Butler, looking about inquiringly, as they rode in.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PONY RIDERS UNDER FIRE With many a whoop and hurrah, the boys dashed into the home camp in the early forenoon of the following day.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Lige had left them three miles down the trail, that he might make a short cut to Eagle Pass for the purpose of getting word to the parents of the boys, that their trip had been concluded, and asking that directions for their further journeys might be sent to them at Denver, where they were to travel by easy stages.