used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
accomplishverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃ/
put in effect
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
(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 Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
CimarronnounUS /ˈsɪmərɑːn/
a river that rises in northeastern New Mexico and flows eastward into Oklahoma where it becomes a tributary of the Arkansas River
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
composurenounUS /kəmˈpoʊʒər/
steadiness of mind under stress
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
failingnounUS /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
gentnounUS /dʒent/
informal abbreviation of “gentleman”
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE NIGHT.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
Merriwell
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From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
Merriwell's
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From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
MontenounUS /ˈmɑːnti/
a gambling card game of Spanish origin; 3 or 4 cards are dealt face up and players bet that one of them will be matched before the others as the cards are dealt from the pack one at a time
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading INTO THE NIGHT.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
outdoneverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdʌn/
inflected form of “outdo” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
outwittedverbUS /ˈaʊtwɪtɪd/
inflected form of “outwit” — beat through cleverness and wit
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
go across or through
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
red-headed
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From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
ruffians
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From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
the act of searching for something
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
smarty
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From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
carry out
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE NIGHT.
a special situation
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
which person or people
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Bill spoke to two of the ruffians, of whom Big Monte was one, and Sam, the red-headed rascal, the other.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
a late time of life
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
but in spite of that
From this reading Merriwell knew well enough in what peril he stood, and yet he maintained his manner of composure.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You two take charge of this here altogether too smarty young gent," said the leader of the desperadoes, "and look out for him a heap close.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Cimarron Bill was a man who disliked being outwitted and outdone, especially by a youth of Frank Merriwell's years, and he was one who was not at all likely to let such a thing pass without seeking to recover and accomplish his object by some method, failing in which, he was almost certain to take summary and tragic vengeance on the one who had baffled him.
