used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
blanketsnounUS /ˈblæŋkəts/
plural of “blanket” — bedding that keeps a person warm in bed
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
gaspingverbUS /ˈɡæspɪŋ/
-ing form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE OUTLAW STRONGHOLD.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
knockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
the force of workers available
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
not any; not one
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
OUTLAWnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading IN THE OUTLAW STRONGHOLD.
Pete
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From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
Pete's
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From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
pouringadjectiveUS /ˈpɔːrɪŋ/
flowing profusely
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
riddenverbUS /ˈrɪdən/
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
Snakyadjective
resembling a serpent in form
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
spurtverbUS /spɜːrt/
gush forth in a sudden stream or jet
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
sputteringnounUS /ˈspʌtərɪŋ/
the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively
From this reading The outlaw chief received the report, lying on a roll of blankets, gasping and sputtering.
STRONGHOLDnounUS /ˈstrɔːŋhoʊld/
a strongly fortified defensive structure
From this reading IN THE OUTLAW STRONGHOLD.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE OUTLAW STRONGHOLD.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
thoroughbrednounUS /ˈθɜːroʊˈbred/
a well-bred person
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Snaky Pete had thought he was killed when he fell and knew that blood was pouring from his mouth.
at the time that
From this reading Snaky Pete’s men, when they returned, reported that no horse they had could keep in sight of the thoroughbred ridden by Buffalo Bill.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading The bullet fired by the scout had struck him on the lower lip, laying it open, knocking out some teeth, and bringing a spurt of blood from the wound.
