used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE PRICE OF A LIFE.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
in addition
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
cross-questionnoun
a question asked in cross-examination
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
doingsnounUS /ˈduːɪŋz/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
divisible by two
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “The scoundrels!” exclaimed the rancher fiercely.
fiercelyadverbUS /ˈfɪrsli/
in a physically fierce manner
From this reading “The scoundrels!” exclaimed the rancher fiercely.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
how
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From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE PRICE OF A LIFE.
Mainwaring
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From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRICE OF A LIFE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading THE PRICE OF A LIFE.
ranchernounUS /ˈræntʃər/
a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
RidersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “The scoundrels!” exclaimed the rancher fiercely.
Shawnees
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From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRICE OF A LIFE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
soldiers collectively
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading “I have heard a great deal about the doings of these outlaws, and how they have even dared to defy the authority of the United States and fight American troops.
verandanounUS /vərˈændə/
a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Buffalo Bill told him how he had met them, and of the danger in which he and his friends stood from them and also from the Shawnees.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading On that same evening Buffalo Bill and young Mainwaring were sitting on the veranda of the saloon alone, and the young rancher took the opportunity to cross-question his friend about the Death Riders.
