used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
ChasingverbUS /ˈtʃeɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “chase” — go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
characterized by great determination
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
and nothing more
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
Manley
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From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
not any; not one
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
others
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From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
pastimenounUS /ˈpæstaɪm/
a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
pony's
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From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
Roy
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From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
in the near future
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
the season of growth
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
TeddynounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
having come into contact
From this reading Roy realized the state of mind his father would be in, and just touched the spurs to the pony’s side.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
at the time that
From this reading SEARCHING When Roy Manley turned his horse up the mountain, he determined to find that spring, and find it quick.
in or at the place that
From this reading Haste was imperative, for Mr. Manley and the others had no means of knowing where he and Teddy were.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Chasing rustlers is not a pastime, it is dangerous work.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They might conclude the two boys had taken the left trail, but certainly if Roy and Teddy did not join them soon, there would be cause for worry.
