used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DELICATE SITUATION.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
defencelessadjective
lacking protection or support
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading A DELICATE SITUATION.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
Fred
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From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
of the present time and place
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
the force of workers available
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
as might be expected
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading A DELICATE SITUATION.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It need not be said that every one of the rustlers had his "guns" in his possession, so he was a single, defenceless man against four armed ones.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
WhitneynounUS /ˈwɪtni/
United States inventor of the mechanical cotton gin (1765-1825)
From this reading Few men possessed more courage than Fred Whitney, and he was thoroughly aroused.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading His Winchester and revolvers, his inseparable companions, during those stirring times, whenever away from home, were inside.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Sitting in front of his own home during the evening, it naturally happened that he was without any weapon at immediate command.
