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

From this reading A DESPERATE RUSE.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

cause to be bored

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

wanted intensely

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading A DESPERATE RUSE.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

turn away from by persuasion

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

divisible by two

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

do without or cease to hold or adhere to

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

set up or found

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

a young female

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

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From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

splendid or imposing in size or appearance

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

engage in

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

not any; not one

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

come into possession of

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

(used of sexual behavior) showing or appealing to bizarre or deviant tastes

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

the act of refusing

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of

From this reading And, respecting his attitude, regardless of how perverted it was, the girl made no further attempt to dissuade him from his purpose.

a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)

From this reading A DESPERATE RUSE.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Indeed, no opportunity could she have found even had she desired to make the attempt.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

closely encircling

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

carry out

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

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

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

in a wanton manner

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

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

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading As the horses bore them up the trail, the outlaws and their prisoners were able to obtain a better view of the surrounding hills and what they beheld amazed them.

at the time that

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

which person or people

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Despite the fact that the man who spoke these words was a villain of the deepest die, wantonly cruel, who had not hesitated to take the life of man or woman when his doing so meant the saving of his own, there was an impressiveness about his refusal to foreswear his promise to his dead pal.