used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading The watching cowboys uttered a yell of applause.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
ballsnounUS /bɔːlz/
plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
Charlie
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From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The watching cowboys uttered a yell of applause.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
exhibitionnounUS /ˌeksəˈbɪʃən/
the act of exhibiting
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
something many people believe that is false
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
a boy or man
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
honorsnounUS /ˈɑːnərz/
plural of “honor” — a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
Merriwell
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From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
peachnounUS /piːtʃ/
cultivated in temperate regions
From this reading “Certainly that fellow is a peach with a shooting iron,” nodded Frank Merriwell.
a full supply
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
determined
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
Rodney
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From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
shotgunnounUS /ˈʃɑːtɡʌn/
firearm that is a double-barreled smoothbore shoulder weapon for firing shot at short ranges
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
having great beauty and splendor
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
successionnounUS /səkˈseʃən/
a following of one thing after another in time
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
carry out
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
communicated in words
From this reading The watching cowboys uttered a yell of applause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The watching cowboys uttered a yell of applause.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Immediately after dinner there was an exhibition of trick and fancy shooting, in which Frank resolved to take part.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Charlie had a splendid black horse, and he started the shoot off by shooting from horseback, breaking a dozen balls in rapid succession without a miss, while the horse was at full gallop.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Rodney had provided a trap and plenty of glass balls for the occasion, and it was said that Indian Charlie was certain to carry off the honors of the day, as he was a wonderful shot with rifle, revolver or shotgun.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading The watching cowboys uttered a yell of applause.
