Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading "Who are they?" he asked, glancing at the rustler.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Who are they?" he asked, glancing at the rustler.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

established as genuine

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

the two together, not just one

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

patterned with alternating squares of color

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

having or expressing dignity; especially formality or stateliness in bearing or appearance

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Who are they?" he asked, glancing at the rustler.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

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

From this reading "Who are they?" he asked, glancing at the rustler.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

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

From this reading "How should I know?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "How should I know?

inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "How should I know?

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

female equine animal

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

a particular point in time

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

many times at short intervals

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

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

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "How should I know?

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

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

From this reading THE TRUCE.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Who are they?" he asked, glancing at the rustler.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading THE TRUCE.

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

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

a city in the northern panhandle of West Virginia on the Ohio river

From this reading But at the moment of wheeling his mare to ride off both caught the sound of approaching horsemen, and Sterry checked his animal.

which person or people

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It was a dignified proceeding on the part of Monteith Sterry, and the rustler possessed enough gentlemanly instinct to appreciate the feelings of the young man, who had attested his courage too often for any one to question it.