(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading And he had vindicated their faith by keeping silent regarding them.
campsnounUS /kæmps/
plural of “camp” — temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
put or send forth
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
divisible by two
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
Harlan
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From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
Harlan's
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From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
Haydon
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From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
impunitynounUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːnɪti/
exemption from punishment or loss
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
conformity or harmony
From this reading And he had vindicated their faith by keeping silent regarding them.
Kelso
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From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
Larkin
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From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
LEFT-HANDEDadjectiveUS /ˌleftˈhændɪd/
using or intended for the left hand
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
prevailverbUS /prɪˈveɪl/
be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
Rance
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From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading And he had vindicated their faith by keeping silent regarding them.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading And he had vindicated their faith by keeping silent regarding them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
swearingnounUS /ˈswerɪŋ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And even after he had refused to join they had extended him the courtesy of faith--not even swearing him to secrecy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
unmolestedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnməˈlestɪd/
not interfered with, disturbed, or harmed
From this reading And he had been able--as he had told Haydon--to go among them with impunity--unmolested, respected.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
vindicatedadjectiveUS /ˈvɪndəkeɪtɪd/
freed from any question of guilt
From this reading And he had vindicated their faith by keeping silent regarding them.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading LEFT-HANDED Harlan's statement to Haydon, to the effect that he had visited the camps of Kelso, Rance, Larkin, and other outlaws had been strictly accurate.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At one time or another each of those outlaw leaders had sent for Harlan, to endeavor to prevail upon him to cast his lot with them--so common was the report that Harlan was of their type.
