used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
(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 RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
availverbUS /əˈveɪl/
use to one's advantage
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
buckboardnoun
an open horse-drawn carriage with four wheels; has a seat attached to a flexible board between the two axles
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
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 buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
jouncing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
a boy or man
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
a particular point in time
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
pullingnounUS /ˈpʊlɪŋ/
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
RANDOLPH
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From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
reinverbUS /reɪn/
control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
ROVER'SnounUS /ˈroʊvərz/
possessive form of “rover” — someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading Each had the bit in his teeth, so pulling on the lines was of little avail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
unevenadjectiveUS /əˈniːvən/
not even or uniform as e.g. in shape or texture
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
precisely as stated
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RANDOLPH ROVER'S STORY It was a time of peril, and all of the Rover boys realized this fully.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading The buckboard was a strong one, but the road had been washed out so much by the storm that it was very uneven, and the jouncing threatened each moment to land one lad or another out on his head.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But, as mentioned before, they had not been out for several days and were consequently fresh and inclined to keep on.
Whoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
yelledadjectiveUS /jeld/
in a vehement outcry
From this reading "Whoa! whoa!" yelled Dick, and did his best to rein in the team.
