20
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From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
21
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From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
how long something has existed
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
bartendernounUS /ˈbɑːrtendər/
an employee who mixes and serves alcoholic drinks at a bar
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
chipsnounUS /tʃɪps/
strips of potato fried in deep fat
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
a young female
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
coins made of gold
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
guilelessadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪlləs/
free of deceit
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
Johnnie
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From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
lonesomeadjectiveUS /ˈloʊnsəm/
being the only one; single and isolated from others
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
take in marriage
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
the force of workers available
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
a particular point in time
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
nearbyadjectiveUS /ˈnɪrˈbaɪ/
close at hand
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
needingverbUS /ˈniːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “need” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
select carefully from a group
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
prettiestadjectiveUS /ˈprɪtiəst/
superlative of “pretty” — pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
pursenounUS /pɜːrs/
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
railroadnounUS /ˈreɪlroʊd/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
ripeadjectiveUS /raɪp/
fully developed or matured and ready to be eaten or used
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
cut with a saw
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
sidingnounUS /ˈsaɪdɪŋ/
a short stretch of railroad track used to store rolling stock or enable trains on the same line to pass
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
six-gunnoun
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
that is looked for
From this reading Finding it lonesome on his first night he sought the diversion of a poker game in a saloon and gambling house.
stacknounUS /stæk/
an orderly pile
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
having a supporting base
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading He bought a stack of chips, sat down facing the bar and a moment later another stranger entered, inquired if he could join the game.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
TexannounUS /ˈteksən/
a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading At the ripe age of 21 he had been through a shooting war between New Mexico cattle men, and needing money to marry the prettiest girl in the territory, he had come for gold.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
at the time that
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Told that $20 would get a seat, the stranger standing with his back to the bar was reaching for his purse when Herman saw the bartender pick up a six-gun.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Herman Jones, young Texan with keen blue eyes and a guileless grin, dropped off the train at Johnnie, a railroad siding, named for the nearby Johnnie mine.
