used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
BarsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
cowpunchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
one or the other of two
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
at any time
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
the act of departing
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
interruptionnounUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpʃən/
an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
Jesse
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From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
Jim
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From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
Jim's
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From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
Langford
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From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
Munson
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From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
not any; not one
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
PRELIMINARYadjectiveUS /prɪˈlɪməneri/
denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
ruefuladjectiveUS /ˈruːfəl/
feeling or expressing pain or sorrow for sins or offenses
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
shipmentnounUS /ˈʃɪpmənt/
goods carried by a large vehicle
From this reading He identified and claimed the animal held over from shipment by Jim’s persuasion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
Velpen
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From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
precisely as stated
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading Langford met with no interruption to his journey, either going or coming, although that good cowpuncher of his, Jim Munson, had warned him to look sharp to his pistols and mind the bridge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “First time Billy Brown ever was taken in,” he said, with great disgust.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Brown gave possession with a rueful countenance.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE PRELIMINARY Very early in the morning of the day set for the preliminary hearing of Jesse Black, the young owner of the Three Bars ranch rode over to Velpen.
