used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
defiancenounUS /dɪˈfaɪəns/
intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
hev
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From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
HitchcocknounUS /ˈhɪtʃkɑːk/
English film director noted for his skill in creating suspense (1899-1980)
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
Jedge
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From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
a narrow way or road
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let us throw,” replied Rablay, quietly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
the force of workers available
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
not any; not one
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
with low volume
From this reading “Let us throw,” replied Rablay, quietly.
Rablay
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Let us throw,” replied Rablay, quietly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Let us throw,” replied Rablay, quietly.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
six-shooters
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From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Jedge,” he began, “the six-shooters are there, all ready.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
propel through the air
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A few moments passed in silence, and then he came back through the lane of men to the two combatants.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let us throw,” replied Rablay, quietly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading As no response was forthcoming to this defiance, he went into the other room to arrange the preliminaries of the duel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Would you like to hev first draw, or throw for it with him?” contemptuously indicating Hitchcock with a movement of his head as he concluded.
