used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
AndersonnounUS /ˈændərsən/
United States author whose works were frequently autobiographical (1876-1941)
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
daybreaknounUS /ˈdeɪbreɪk/
the first light of day
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
factionnounUS /ˈfækʃən/
a clique (often secret) that seeks power usually through intrigue
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
the act of departing
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
I'm
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From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
the act of departing
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
linedadjectiveUS /laɪnd/
bordered by a line of things
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
the force of workers available
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
used to form the superlative
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
RAIDverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
Ricker
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From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
Ricker's
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From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
signaledverbUS /ˈsɪɡnəld/
past form of “signal” — communicate silently and non-verbally by signals or signs
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
Tex
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From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
undertonenounUS /ˈʌndərtoʊn/
a quiet or hushed tone of voice
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “The men sure are in an ugly frame of mind and want to get at the Ricker crowd,” Bud began in an undertone to Mason.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
at the time that
From this reading Bud Anderson had them lined up and was explaining the reason of their sudden recall when Mason appeared on the scene.
which person or people
From this reading “Tex is a favorite among my cowboys, and I’m going to raid Ricker’s ranch and get the man who did the shooting.
the words that are spoken
From this reading After a few more terse words to his men, Bud signaled to Mason and they drew off to one side, leaving the cowboys muttering sullen threats against the Ricker faction.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading THE RAID Most of the Bar X riders had been recalled from the range before daybreak.
