Chapter VIII

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From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

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

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

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

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

quick or skillful or adept in action or thought

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

(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 Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

in addition

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

past form of “amble” — walk leisurely

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

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

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

possessive form of “artist” — a person whose creative work shows sensitivity and imagination

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

to strive with determination

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

put or send forth

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

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

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

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From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

an opposing military force

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

with passionate fervor

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

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From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

set up or found

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

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

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

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

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

plural of “join” — the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

the force of workers available

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

not any; not one

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

come to pass

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

having or showing only one eye

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

and nothing more

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

above and across; more than

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

one of four equal parts

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

more quickly

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

a male human offspring

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

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

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

in or at that place or location

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

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

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading He delayed action in the hope that something tangible might turn up; and he fervently hoped that it might be before Hopalong found himself foot-loose from the Bar-20.

except if; if not

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

not obtrusive or undesirably noticeable

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

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

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

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

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading TEX JOINS THE ENEMY Tex slung a leg over Son John and ambled away from Wayback, in the wake of Dave.

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

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Tex, however, was by no means cast down; he could not hope to pick up something every day and he already had learned the only quarter from which trouble might come to Buck.

which person or people

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading Tex was quicker with his gun than most men but he possessed a real artist’s love for a reason why action should occur in a certain way; if he were also able to show that it could have occurred in no other way, he found all the more satisfaction in the setting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading His adroit and unobtrusive observance of Dave had been without results unless there were something suspicious in the long conversation held with a one-eyed puncher who rode away on a Cyclone-brand pony.