Chapter X

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

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From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

a state in southwestern United States; site of the Grand Canyon

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

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From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

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From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

become fractured; break or crack on the surface only

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

(of hair) having curls or waves

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

English navigator who explored the Arctic while searching for the Northwest Passage (1550-1605)

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

aimless wandering from place to place

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

the act of consuming liquids

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

set up or found

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

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

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

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

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

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

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

and nothing more

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

immediately past

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

go away from a place

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

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

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

in a morose manner

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

an amount of time

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

having existed from the beginning; in an earliest or original stage or state

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

an angry dispute

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

put a saddle on

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a gradual sinking to a lower level

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

resembling or having the qualities of soap

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

that is looked for

From this reading It chanced that "Old Man" Flandrau, drifting into Chalkeye's Place, found in the assembled group the man he sought.

devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

not in physical motion

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

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

From this reading Sometimes it would be Maloney and Davis, sometimes his uncle Alec Flandrau, occasionally a couple of the Map of Texas vaqueros.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading It was known that Curly had refused to leave town, just as it was known that Stone and that other prison bird Blackwell were hanging about the Last Chance and Chalkeye's Place drinking together morosely.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading It was observed too that whenever Curly appeared in public he was attended by friends.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

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

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "STICK TO YOUR SADDLE" The old Arizona fashion of settling a difference of opinion with the six-gun had long fallen into disuse, but Saguache was still close enough to the stark primeval emotions to wait with a keen interest for the crack of the revolver that would put a period to the quarrel between Soapy Stone and young Flandrau.