used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
comparativeadjectiveUS /kəmˈperətɪv/
relating to or based on or involving comparison
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
condemnedverbUS /kənˈdemd/
past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
separated into parts or pieces
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
factionsnounUS /ˈfækʃənz/
plural of “faction” — a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
set up or found
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
GulchnounUS /ɡʌltʃ/
a narrow gorge with a stream running through it
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
hangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
Hurley's
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From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
justlyadverbUS /ˈdʒʌstli/
with honesty
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
the force of workers available
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
not any; not one
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
on one occasion
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
arrange in a container
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
pistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
past form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
except for; apart from
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
SinounUS /siː/
a tetravalent nonmetallic element; next to oxygen it is the most abundant element in the earth's crust; occurs in clay and feldspar and granite and quartz and sand; used as a semiconductor in transistors
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
slayverbUS /sleɪ/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
surrendernounUS /sərˈendər/
acceptance of despair
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
carry out
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading All the men at Hurley’s Gulch carried pistols, as a matter of course, but now they armed themselves with rifles, for the purpose of destroying Collins and his friends, if they did not at once surrender the prisoners.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
Three-fifths
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From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
Tims
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From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
male cat
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Three-fifths of the men believed that the prisoners were fairly tried, justly condemned and that they should have been hanged.
Ulna's
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From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading From comparative peace the camp was plunged into a state of war, with rival factions ready to slay each other, in order that they might take or save the lives of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
at the time that
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
Willett
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From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Indeed, these fellows felt that Collins, Si Brill and the men they had brought with them to prevent the execution were no better than a pack of outlaws.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When darkness came, the night of Ulna’s arrival at Hurley’s Gulch, it found the camp excited about the existence of Tom Edwards’ receipt—which it was claimed young Sam had—and, as a consequence the miners were divided as to the guilt or innocence of Mr. Willett and Hank Tims.
