used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
ChunkyadjectiveUS /ˈtʃʌŋki/
like or containing small sticky lumps
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
apart from; not including
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
INITIATEDverbUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃieɪtəd/
past form of “initiate” — bring into being
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
full of life and energy
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
engage in
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
absolutely essential
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
PONYnounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
on the contrary
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
RIDERnounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
try to get or reach
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
swelledadjectiveUS /sweld/
feeling self-importance
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The same thought was in the minds of all except Chunky, who held his head erect, his chest swelled out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
tracksnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE PONY RIDER BOYS INITIATED It was rather a solemn party that took its way slowly back to the Pony Rider Boys' Camp in the mountains.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The boys realized that they had taken a rather active part in what might prove for them a serious affair.
which person or people
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was full of their great achievements and was telling what he would do if any of the bandits came to visit their camp.
Zepplin
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From this reading If, by any chance, the bandits learned who had interfered with them, it might be necessary for Professor Zepplin and his charges to make lively tracks for the border and seek other fields of adventure.
