used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
Antonio
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From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
brassnounUS /bræs/
an alloy of copper and zinc
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
lacking funds
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
rid of obstructions
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
unvarying in nature
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
freshenedverbUS /ˈfreʃənd/
past form of “freshen” — make (to feel) fresh
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
gallopverbUS /ˈɡæləp/
ride at a galloping pace
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
HOPALONG
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From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
how
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From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
impartingnounUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
the transmission of information
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
lariatnounUS /ˈleriət/
a long noosed rope used to catch animals
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
the act of departing
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
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 Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
loopverbUS /luːp/
move in loops
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
lopeverbUS /loʊp/
run easily
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
MeekeradjectiveUS /ˈmiːkər/
comparative of “meek” — humble in spirit or manner; suggesting retiring mildness or even cowed submissiveness
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
the force of workers available
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
others
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From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
PeaknounUS /piːk/
the most extreme possible amount or value
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
respondingverbUS /rɪˈspɑːndɪŋ/
-ing form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
ridernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
plural of “rock” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
put a saddle on
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
scoutsnounUS /skaʊts/
plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
shovelnounUS /ˈʃʌvəl/
a hand tool for lifting loose material; consists of a curved container or scoop and a handle
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading As he rode at an easy lope he kept a constant lookout for signs of rustling.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
carry out
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
in or at that place or location
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
bound or secured closely
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
twistingnounUS /ˈtwɪstɪŋ/
the act of distorting something so it seems to mean something it was not intended to mean
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
vegetationnounUS /ˌvedʒəˈteɪʃən/
all the plant life in a particular region or period
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Tied to his saddle was the shovel and in his pocket he carried the brass button, his evidence for Meeker.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
in or at the place that
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
which person or people
From this reading HOPALONG RIDES SOUTH The morning broke clear and showed a clean, freshened plain to the men who rode to the line house on the Peak, there to take up their quarters and from there to ride as scouts.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Hopalong sent Red to ride along the line for the purpose of seeing how things were in that vicinity and, leaving the others to go where they wished, struck south down the side of the hill, intending to hunt Antonio on his own ground.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Suddenly he leaned forward and tightened his knee grip, the horse responding by breaking into a gallop, while its rider took up his lariat, shaking it into a long loop, his twisting right wrist imparting enough motion to it to keep it clear of the vegetation and rocks.
