Chapter XXVI · “The King of Them All”

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

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

(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 I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

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

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

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

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

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

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

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From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

lacking grace in movement or posture

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

turn up, loosen, or remove earth

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

without deviation

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

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

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

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

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

having hills and crags

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

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From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

moving to the inside of something

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

and nothing more

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

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 But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

the force of workers available

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

a public toilet for men

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

plural of “mount” — a lightweight horse kept for riding only

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

win a victory over

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

plural of “pony” — a range horse of the western United States

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

a person who is being chased

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

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

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

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

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

Identical; not different.

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

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

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

correct by punishment or discipline

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

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

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

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

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

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

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading I’m sure Tony is too clumsy to hide his trail at all.”

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “Just the same, we can read signs pretty well,” he told his chum; “and by riding close to them I don’t believe that Steve can beat us.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.

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

From this reading The mounts of the trail boys were so much superior to the ponies ridden by the men, that there was little danger of the pursued outwitting the pursuers on the open plain.

which person or people

From this reading Following the two men who had robbed them, but who had been later overcome by the chums, was, as Dig announced, a tame sort of job.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading But before many hours the course followed would bring the two parties into a hilly country, and Chet well knew that then they would have to be sharp to keep directly on the men’s trail.