perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
anew
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
allynounUS /ˈælaɪ/
a friendly nation
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
BuffalonounUS /ˈbʌfəloʊ/
large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
firedadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪərd/
having lost your job
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
not any; not one
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
with speed
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
free from harm or evil
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
strategynounUS /ˈstrætədʒi/
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had not intended to be seen, but the firing had quickly taken him to the rescue.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAUGHT IN THE ACT.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If she goes back to Pocket City she means mischief of some kind, for having failed to rescue her brother by strategy she will do so by force, I feel sure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Buffalo Bill followed on the trail of the coach, with no desire to be seen again by the woman whom he was watching.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
people who are wounded
From this reading If she was really the ally of her brother it is certain that the outlaw she wounded did not know it, for no look passed between them that I could see, and she would not have fired on him had she known him.
