used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
(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 He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
can't
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From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
the act of departing
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
Guadalupe
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From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
hikenounUS /haɪk/
a long walk usually for exercise or pleasure
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
ten 10s
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
INQUISITIVEadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwɪzɪtɪv/
showing curiosity
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
the force of workers available
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
of an obscure nature
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
PonynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
reasonedadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənd/
logically valid
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
not used up
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
(of muscles) relieved of stiffness by stretching
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
someone who visits
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The professor was for remaining in camp, hoping that the Rangers might return later in the day.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading AN INQUISITIVE VISITOR Breakfast the plans for the day were discussed.
whereasconjunctionUS /weˈræz/
in contrast with the fact that
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He reasoned that the men had been summoned some time during the night to go on a hike, and that they might not return at all; therefore the Pony Rider Boys would be losing time, whereas they might be exploring the Guadalupe range, which stretched away for a hundred miles.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Tad did not believe this would be the case.
Zepplin
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From this reading "Still, I can't understand this mysterious departure of our friends, the Rangers," persisted Professor Zepplin.
