used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
move towards
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
banditnounUS /ˈbændət/
an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
the two together, not just one
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
bowie-knife
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
buttsnounUS /bʌts/
plural of “butt” — thick end of the handle
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
desperadonounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊ/
a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
a young female
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
low or inferior in station or quality
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
irresistibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪrɪˈzɪstəbəl/
impossible to resist; overpowering
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
minionnounUS /ˈmɪnjən/
a servile or fawning dependant
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
notoriousadjectiveUS /noʊˈtɔːriəs/
known widely and usually unfavorably
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
Pedro
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
ROGERSnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
SENDSverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
seververbUS /ˈsevər/
set or keep apart
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
shootersnounUS /ˈʃuːtərz/
plural of “shooter” — a large marble used for shooting in the game of marbles
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
slashverbUS /slæʃ/
cut with sweeping strokes; as with an ax or machete
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
spurnedadjectiveUS /spɜːrnd/
rebuffed (by a lover) without warning
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
stealthilyadverb
in a stealthy manner
From this reading The thought of having the desperado in her power and the pleasure it would be to humble him by forcing an apology from his lips proved irresistible, and stealthily she dropped her hands to the pistol butts.
tensenounUS /tens/
a grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RED ROGERS SENDS A MESSAGE TO THE FORT.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading In tense silence, Rose watched the bandit approach to carry out his master's orders.
which person or people
From this reading An instant the girl thought of defying both the notorious outlaw who had spurned her and his minion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A slash of her bowie-knife would sever the bonds of the scout at her back and then she could cover both Red and Pedro with her six shooters.
