Chapter III

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

later than; following

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

at or in the front

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

in addition

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

(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 “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

being or having light colored skin and hair and usually blue or grey eyes

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

go after with the intent to catch

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

someone who is a detective

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

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From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

decreasing in amount or degree

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

lose (s.th.) or lose the right to (s.th.) by some error, offense, or crime

From this reading THE FORFEIT.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

someone who flees from an uncongenial situation

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

someone who leaves

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

plural of “guess” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

possessive form of “hour” — a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

and nothing more

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

a polite name for any woman

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

someone who doesn't understand what is going on

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

female equine animal

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

not any; not one

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

a treeless grassy plain

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

precisely, exactly

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

a native or resident of Texas

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading THE FORFEIT.

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From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

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

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

remove the edges from and cut down to the desired size

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

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

From this reading “Did he kill Poker Dick?” asked a third, riding up.

the act of using

From this reading “Pards, it’s no use; thet horse o’ his are a goer from Goersville, an’ he jist kept right ahead o’ ther cap’n’s mare,” said Prairie Pete, riding back into the timber, after half an hour’s chase of the fugitive gambler.

the narrowing of the body between the ribs and hips

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

which person or people

From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.

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From this reading “Lady ain’t in good trim, Pete, jist now, as yer know she’s a leetle lame; ef not, she’d hev overtook ther My-fist-toe, as that gambler calt his animile,” answered a Texan, who had also just returned and dismounted.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “No; I guesses it were better of he had, though,” responded a young giant, with blond hair falling to his waist.