Chapter I

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

From this reading Made in “U. S. A.”

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

a state in northwestern North America; the 49th state admitted to the union

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

(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 It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

-ing form of “butt” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mind if I come in?

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

accept an excuse for

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mind if I come in?

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

From this reading Made in “U. S. A.”

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

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

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

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Made in “U. S. A.”

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Mind if I come in?

the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

no person; not anyone

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

luxurious passenger car; for day or night travel

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

medium for communication

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

free from harm or evil

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

the entire amount of income before any deductions are made

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

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

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Made in “U. S. A.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

a guest cabin

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

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

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

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

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness

From this reading It’s kind of tiresome with nobody to talk to, ridin’ all day.

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

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading Made in “U. S. A.”

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “The Radio Boys on the Mexican Border,” “The Radio Boys with the Revenue Guards,” “The Radio Boys’ Search for the Inca’s Treasure,” “The Radio Boys Rescue the Lost Alaska Expedition.”

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Excuse me for butting in, stranger,” said a pleasant voice at the door of the Pullman stateroom, “but I heard you talkin’ to these boys about the old mining camps in these California mountains.