used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
a small vessel for travel on water
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
calfskinnoun
fine leather from the skin of a calf
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
apart from; not including
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
set up or found
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
the act of departing
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
imitateverbUS /ˈɪməteɪt/
reproduce someone's behavior or looks
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
Jesse
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From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
lapverbUS /læp/
lie partly over or alongside of something or of one another
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
staying power
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
come together
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
arrange in a container
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
by chance
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
pleasant-spoken
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From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
in the near future
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
ScoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
not in physical motion
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
sunupnounUS /ˈsʌnəp/
the first light of day
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
create by training and teaching
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
transportationnounUS /ˌtrænspərˈteɪʃən/
a facility consisting of the means and equipment necessary for the movement of passengers or goods
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
uniformsnounUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmz/
plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
precisely as stated
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
(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 They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
well-wornadjective
showing signs of much wear or use
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
at the time that
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
in or at the place that
From this reading Uncle Dick walked up the river to where he had landed his boat the evening previous, and dropped down closer to the camp.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
which person or people
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
WilliamsnounUS /ˈwɪljəmz/
United States country singer and songwriter (1923-1953)
From this reading They were met by their new companion, the young rancher, Billy Williams, who had struck his own camp and brought the animals down to meet them.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE PACK TRAIN Before sunup Rob had the camp fire going, while Jesse brought in water and wood and John bent over his cooking.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading They found him a quiet, pleasant-spoken young man of perhaps thirty, lean and hardy, dressed much like a farmer except that he wore a pair of well-worn, plain, calfskin chaps to protect his legs in riding--something in which the boys could not imitate him, for they were cut down to their Scout uniforms; which, however, did very well.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The day still was young when the tent was struck and everything packed aboard the boat, which presently landed them on the farther shore, ready for the next lap of their journey and the new transportation that was now in order.
