used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
Bernritter
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From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
betimesadverb
in good time
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
Frieda
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From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
a person of German nationality
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
haltingadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːltɪŋ/
disabled in the feet or legs
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
hotelsnounUS /hoʊˈtelz/
plural of “hotel” — a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
insinuatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪtɪd/
past form of “insinuate” — introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
on one occasion
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
pard
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From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
by chance
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
Phœnix
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From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
participate in games or sport
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
sojourningverbUS /ˈsoʊdʒərnɪŋ/
-ing form of “sojourn” — spend a certain length of time; reside temporarily
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
Three-plyadjective
having a thickness made up of three layers or strands
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading After several days of leisurely travel, halting betimes at ranches and settlements, Fate directed the German to the Three-ply Mine.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
at the time that
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The reader, perhaps, will have recognized the baron from the description of him already given, and will know at once that he told Frieda the truth when he said he was a pard of Buffalo Bill’s.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had received a telegram saying that the scout would be in Phœnix at a certain time, and he had started for Phœnix.
YumanounUS /ˈjuːmə/
a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California
From this reading The baron had been sojourning at Yuma--not in the penitentiary, as Bernritter insinuated--but in one of the town’s best hotels.
