used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
addingverbUS /ˈædɪŋ/
-ing form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
AllennounUS /ˈælən/
United States comedienne remembered as the confused but imperturbable partner of her husband, George Burns (1906-1964)
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
in addition
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
Bandmasternoun
the conductor of a band
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
a youthful male person
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plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
Chetwood
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From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
complexitynounUS /kəmˈpleksəti/
the quality of being intricate and compounded
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
craftyadjectiveUS /ˈkræfti/
marked by skill in deception
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
disappearsverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrz/
third-person singular of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
etc
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to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
destroyed or killed
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
IdahonounUS /ˈaɪdəhoʊ/
a state in the Rocky Mountains
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
plural of “lad” — a boy or man
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
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 "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
mountainousadjectiveUS /ˈmaʊntənəs/
having hills and crags
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
not any; not one
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
prospectornounUS /ˈprɔːspektər/
someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
Ranchmen
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From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
relatesverbUS /rɪˈleɪts/
third-person singular of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
any member of a ship's crew
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
SalmonnounUS /ˈsæmən/
any of various large food and game fishes of northern waters; usually migrate from salt to fresh water to spawn
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
situatedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪtʃuːeɪtɪd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
straightenverbUS /ˈstreɪtən/
straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
sturdyadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
carry out
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
a source of difficulty
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading In the meantime an uncle of the lads has gone off to visit the city, and he disappears entirely, adding to the complexity of the situation.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading What the boys did to straighten out the trouble is told in the chapters which follow.
which person or people
From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
Winthrop
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From this reading "Three Young Ranchmen" relates the adventures of three brothers, Allen, Chetwood and Paul Winthrop, who are left to shift for themselves upon a lonely ranch home situated in the mountainous region of the beautiful State of Idaho, near one of the numerous branches of the Salmon River.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The lads, although sturdy and brave, have no easy time making a living, and among other troubles, they are visited by horse thieves, and also by a crafty prospector who wishes to take their claim away from them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Or, Daring Adventures in the Great West Author of "A Sailor Boy with Dewey," "For the Liberty of Texas," "The Young Bandmaster," etc.
