used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
FarawayadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːrəˈweɪ/
very far away in space or time
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
gold-hunter
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
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 As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
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 But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
martialadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
MINER'SnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
possessive form of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading THE MINER'S MISSION.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading THE MINER'S MISSION.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
on one occasion
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
Seldon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
shavenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪvən/
having the beard or hair cut off close to the skin
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
starvationnounUS /stɑːrˈveɪʃən/
a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MINER'S MISSION.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he knew that Wallace Weston was believed to be dead, reported as dying of starvation in the desert at the time of his escape.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The gold-hunter, Andrew Seldon, rode on his way from his retreat in the canyon, determined to risk his life by returning to Fort Faraway and reporting the presence in the Grand Canyon of the masked outlaw band.
WestonnounUS /ˈwestən/
United States photographer(1886-1958)
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Sergeant Weston he had been an erect man of martial bearing, with a face smoothly shaven and hair cut short.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If recognized as Sergeant Wallace Weston, under sentence of death, he would be at once arrested and his execution would follow.
