used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
Bug-eye
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From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
divertverbUS /daɪˈvɜːrt/
turn aside; turn away from
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
Hatfield
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From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
not accessible to view
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
MAKERnounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading THE RAIN MAKER.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
the force of workers available
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
Nate
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From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
not any; not one
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
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 Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
Pete
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From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
pigeonsnounUS /ˈpɪdʒənz/
plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading THE RAIN MAKER.
Rainey
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From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
without much difficulty
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
ScarletnounUS /ˈskɑːrlət/
a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
shrewdestadjectiveUS /ˈʃruːdəst/
superlative of “shrewd” — marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Bill Hatfield was one of the “pigeons,” and about the shrewdest of the lot.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
slaughteredverbUS /ˈslɔːtərd/
past form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
Slocum
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From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
stoolnounUS /stuːl/
a simple seat without a back or arms
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
confined on all sides
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAIN MAKER.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was the business of these men to draw any pursuers into a certain trap--a peculiar place, rock surrounded, not far from the hidden valley, where they could be slaughtered readily by the road agents.
belonging to which person
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Panther Pete was not fool enough not to know that there would be a pursuit of himself, although he hoped that Bug-eye Slocum and his friend Nate Rainey would be able to divert that pursuit in a wrong direction.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet he was taking no chances; so he sent back over the various trails that led in the direction of Scarlet Gulch what he called “stool pigeons,” clever members of his road agent band, men whose shrewdness he could rely on, and whose judgment and courage he could trust.
