Chapter XXIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

anew

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

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From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S MAD RIDE.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

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From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

large shaggy-haired brown bison of North American plains

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S MAD RIDE.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the act of departing

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Now he was to go out with Silk Lasso Sam and the three detectives.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Now he was to go out with Silk Lasso Sam and the three detectives.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

game equipment consisting of an open ring of iron used in playing horseshoes

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

of great significance or value

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

Belgian composer (1532-1594)

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

immediately past

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

roused to anger

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S MAD RIDE.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

not any; not one

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now he was to go out with Silk Lasso Sam and the three detectives.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

a human being

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

another word for person; a person not meriting identification

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading BUFFALO BILL’S MAD RIDE.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading Now he was to go out with Silk Lasso Sam and the three detectives.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Now he was to go out with Silk Lasso Sam and the three detectives.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

which person or people

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He had another passenger, whom he had no knowledge of, but the box-seat had been engaged for some one who was to go along.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Horseshoe Ned, always an important personage in the eyes of many, was particularly so on the morning of his departure for the East with no less a person as a passenger than Silk Lasso Sam.

people who are wounded

From this reading He had told over and over again the story of his last run out, and had brought with him as evidence of Miss Arden’s deadly shooting the outlaw, wounded in both arms, who had been placed under guard in the hospital.