Chapter III

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

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

with anxiety or apprehension

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

-ing form of “digress” — lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

an association of criminals

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

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

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

a particular point in time

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

in the near future

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

(formal) in or into that thing or place

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction

From this reading The two urged their mounts forward anxiously.

someone who visits

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

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

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

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

From this reading “Haven’t the least idea, but we’ll soon find out!”

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

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

which person or people

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Therein was told of the long and dangerous hunt they, in company with their father and other members of the outfit, had undertaken to round-up a gang of rustlers who had stolen Flash, Star, and General, the ponies of Teddy, Roy, and Mr. Manley.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading An Angry Visitor “What do you reckon is up, Teddy?” asked Roy Manley.

plural of “youth” — a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Digressing here, for a moment, it will be recalled that these two youths were first introduced in a book called “The X Bar X Boys on the Ranch,” the opening volume of this series.