used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
aspennounUS /ˈæspən/
any of several trees of the genus Populus having leaves on flattened stalks so that they flutter in the lightest wind
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
terminate
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
BullnounUS /bʊl/
uncastrated adult male of domestic cattle
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
chafingnounUS /ˈtʃeɪfɪŋ/
soreness or irritation of the skin caused by friction
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
the first light of day
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
don't
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From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
GapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
grovenounUS /ɡroʊv/
a small growth of trees without underbrush
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
LEFEVER
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From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
the force of workers available
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
misunderstandingnounUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstændɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
peepverbUS /piːp/
look furtively
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
pretensenounUS /priˈtens/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
restraintnounUS /rɪˈstreɪnt/
the act of controlling by restraining someone or something
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
saddlesnounUS /ˈsædəlz/
plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I don't want any man to go into the Gap with me this morning under any misunderstanding or any false pretense," he began cheerfully.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LEFEVER TO THE RESCUE Lefever, chafing in the aspen grove under the restraint of waiting in the storm, was ready long before daylight to break orders and ride in to find de Spain.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "Bob Scott and Bull will stay right here.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the first peep of dawn, and with his men facing him in their saddles, Lefever made a short explanation.
you'll
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From this reading If, by any chance, de Spain makes his way out while the rest of us are hunting for him, you'll be here to signal us--three shots, Bob--or to ride in with de Spain to help carry the rest of us out.
