used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
in addition
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
AMBUSHverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading THE AMBUSH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
BordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
the act of departing
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
the act of departing
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
Kate
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From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
the act of departing
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
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 A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
PanthernounUS /ˈpænθər/
a large spotted feline of tropical America similar to the leopard; in some classifications considered a member of the genus Felis
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
RevolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
RidersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
TabornounUS /ˈteɪbər/
a small drum with one head of soft calfskin
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
carry out
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AMBUSH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Buffalo Bill’s intention on leaving the hotel was to go to his temporary home, some distance out of the town.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Tabor, as has been stated, was a member of the band of Texans known as the Revolver Riders; and a number of his comrades were in Border City.
at the time that
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the words that are spoken
From this reading A few moments after the departure of Panther Kate from the hotel, Buffalo Bill also left, having received word from Ben Tabor, the Texan, that he wished to have a few words with him in private.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are going out home, I take it?” said Tabor, addressing the scout when the two met.
