used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
ambushverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃ/
wait in hiding to attack
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
propose a payment
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
bindernounUS /ˈbaɪndər/
a machine that cuts grain and binds it in sheaves
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
cattle-stealing
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From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
without doubt or question
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
Coombs
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From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
erectverbUS /ɪˈrekt/
construct, build, or erect
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
opinion or judgment
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
flatteredverbUS /ˈflætərd/
past form of “flatter” — praise somewhat dishonestly
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
grimed
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From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
I'll
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From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
I'm
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From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
imprudentlyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdəntli/
in an imprudent manner
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
Jasper'snounUS /ˈdʒæspərz/
possessive form of “jasper” — an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
and nothing more
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
immediately past
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
Lorimer
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From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
maist
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From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
NorthwestnounUS /ˌnɔːrˈθwest/
the northwestern region of the United States
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
a brief written record
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
oilnounUS /ɔɪl/
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
oot
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From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
Ralph
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From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
rigidlyadverbUS /ˈrɪdʒɪdli/
in a rigid manner
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
rustverbUS /rʌst/
become destroyed by water, air, or a corrosive such as an acid
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
sergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
serviceableadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəbəl/
ready for service or able to give long service
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
carry out
From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
twinkledverbUS /ˈtwɪŋkəld/
past form of “twinkle” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
wagesnounUS /ˈweɪdʒəz/
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
weather-beatenadjective
tanned and coarsened from being outdoors
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
Weel
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From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
at the time that
From this reading Several days later, however, when, grimed with oil and rust, I was overhauling a binder, a weather-beaten man wearing a serviceable cavalry uniform rode in, and explaining that he was a sergeant of the Northwest Police added that he had come in the first case to investigate a charge of assault and robbery brought against one Ralph Lorimer by Coombs.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I told him as clearly as I could just what had happened, and I fancied that his face relaxed, while his eyes twinkled suspiciously as he patted the fidgeting horse, which did not like the binder.
which person or people
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A BID FOR FORTUNE We returned the horse with a note of sarcastic thanks, and flattered ourselves that we had heard the last of the matter.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
ye'll
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From this reading Weel, I'll take Jasper's security for it that ye'll be here, and away back to report to my superior.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Then sitting rigidly erect, the same man who afterward rode through an ambush of cattle-stealing rustlers who were determined to kill him, he said, "I'm thinking ye acted imprudently--maist imprudently, but I'm not saying ye could have got your wages otherwise oot o' Coombs.
