used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
react verbally
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading BACK TO THE DEATH-TRAP.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
BellenounUS /bel/
a young woman who is the most charming and beautiful of several rivals
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
Broadbrim
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From this reading Old Broadbrim rode back to Ranch Robin.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
DEATH-TRAP
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From this reading BACK TO THE DEATH-TRAP.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
Demona
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From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
dismounted
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From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
feastedverbUS /ˈfiːstɪd/
past form of “feast” — partake in a feast or banquet
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
lapidarynounUS /ˈlæpəderi/
an expert on precious stones and the art of cutting and engraving them
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Old Broadbrim rode back to Ranch Robin.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
PerthnounUS /pɜːrθ/
the state capital of Western Australia
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading Old Broadbrim rode back to Ranch Robin.
repulseverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Old Broadbrim rode back to Ranch Robin.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Old Broadbrim rode back to Ranch Robin.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BACK TO THE DEATH-TRAP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BACK TO THE DEATH-TRAP.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had carried out her mission to Perth; he had delivered the jewels to the lapidary and was back with his answer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
fermented juice (of grapes especially)
From this reading In the house the detective was served with wine, and Belle Demona stood near while he feasted and told the story of the bandits' repulse.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he dismounted at the door he caught sight of Belle Demona on the porch, and the queen of the ranch greeted him with a smile.
