153
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
209
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
257
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
269
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
311
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
43
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
99
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
any thing at all
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
ApprovedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
Aw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
a youthful male person
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
BraceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
terminate
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
a period of 100 years
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
ConounUS /koʊ/
an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
COLORSnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a flag that shows its nationality
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
Cow-Puncher
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
crashedverbUS /kræʃt/
past form of “crash” — fall or come down violently
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
d'you
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
etc
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
Frontispiecenoun
an ornamental facade
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
an opening into or through something
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
jaggedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒæɡəd/
having a sharply uneven surface or outline
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
jerkedverbUS /dʒɜːrkt/
past form of “jerk” — pull, or move with a sudden movement
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
Pete
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
railingnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋ/
a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
Ranny
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
SCOUTnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
ScoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
confined on all sides
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Author of "Pete, Cow-Puncher," "The Treasure of the Canyon," etc.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
wasn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
weather-worn
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It wasn't anything" 43 "What d'you want?" he demanded 99 The stick slid over the jagged edges of the hole 153 The car crashed into the weather-worn railing of the bridge 209 In an instant he was surrounded by excited boys 257 "Ranny!" he exclaimed impulsively.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Page He jerked backward with all the strength he could summon Frontispiece "Aw, quit it, fellows!
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Approved by the "Boy Scouts of America" New York The Century Co.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You--you--" 269 "Hold fast, boys!" he cried. "Brace your feet and don't let them break the line" 311 UNDER BOY SCOUT COLORS
