used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
Broadbrim
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From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
deepenedverbUS /ˈdiːpənd/
past form of “deepen” — make more intense, stronger, or more marked
From this reading The shades of evening deepened.
Demona
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From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
depriveverbUS /dɪˈpraɪv/
take away possessions from someone
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The shades of evening deepened.
start firing a weapon
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
and nothing more
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
Macray
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From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
come together
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
MerlenounUS /mɜːrl/
common black European thrush
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shades of evening deepened.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
Riggs
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From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
Roland
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From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The shades of evening deepened.
shedsnounUS /ʃedz/
plural of “shed” — an outbuilding with a single story; used for shelter or storage
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
Stareyes
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From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE TEST UNDER THE STARS.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
supervisionnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/
management by overseeing the performance or operation of a person or group
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
TESTnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading THE TEST UNDER THE STARS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEST UNDER THE STARS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
UNDERprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading THE TEST UNDER THE STARS.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Old Broadbrim, as Roland Riggs, the trusted man of the new recruits, was stationed in the vicinity of the sheep sheds, and this just suited him.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Merle Macray and Belle Demona made preparations to meet the threatened attack, and watches were placed under their own supervision.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He could see if Merle would carry out his threat to fire them, and thus deprive Stareyes of a hiding place, and, at the same time, prevent the robbers of the ranches from using them to cover their advance.
