aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
arrowsnounUS /ˈæroʊz/
plural of “arrow” — a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
bowsnounUS /baʊz/
plural of “bow” — a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
Boyd
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From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
a person who is in charge
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
spoiled or ruined or demolished
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
the organ of sight
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
start firing a weapon
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
and nothing more
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
immediately past
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
Maddenedadjective
marked by extreme anger
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
others
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From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
move hurridly
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Having made this daring move, however, and believing that death must follow the deed, Buffalo Bill dropped his left hand upon his second pistol, determined to press the fight, kill Bennett, and die as had the brave man at his feet--fighting to the last!
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
shaftnounUS /ʃæft/
a line that forms the length of an arrow pointer
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
moving very fast
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
carry out
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
thirstingverbUS /ˈθɜːrstɪŋ/
-ing form of “thirst” — feel the need to drink
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading Maddened with rage and thirsting for the life of his foe, Boyd Bennett shouted to his warriors to rush upon the scout and take him alive that he might end his career by cruel torture.
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
warriorsnounUS /ˈwɔːriərz/
plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The shaft struck the outstretched arm of the scout just as his finger pulled the trigger of his weapon, and the shock destroyed his aim.
which person or people
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So rapid and unexpected was this movement of Buffalo Bill, in drawing his revolver and firing it, that not one of the warriors who stood behind the renegade chief--some with arrows already fitted to their bows, and others with rifles covering the scout--had time to fire.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet, swift as he had been, one eye was quick enough to send an arrow upon its errand.
