afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
banditsnounUS /ˈbændəts/
plural of “bandit” — an armed thief who is (usually) a member of a band
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
confined by bonds
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
bulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
crackedadjectiveUS /krækt/
used of skin roughened as a result of cold or exposure
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
cursesnounUS /ˈkɜːrsɪz/
plural of “curse” — profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
Espato
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From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
graspedverbUS /ɡræspt/
past form of “grasp” — hold firmly
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
gripsnounUS /ɡrɪps/
plural of “grip” — the act of grasping
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
MexicansnounUS /ˈmeksɪkənz/
plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
Muggs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
pandemoniumnounUS /ˌpændɪˈmoʊniəm/
a state of extreme confusion and disorder
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
Phil
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From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
plateaunounUS /plæˈtoʊ/
a relatively flat highland
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
RangersnounUS /ˈreɪndʒərz/
plural of “ranger” — a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
RevolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
RoundingnounUS /ˈraʊndɪŋ/
(mathematics) a miscalculation that results from rounding off numbers to a convenient number of decimals
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
done under pressure
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
staminanounUS /ˈstæmənə/
enduring strength and energy
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
at a steady rate or pace
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were fully equal in number to the Rangers, but far inferior in stamina and courage, and were steadily driven back to the edge of the plateau.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
male cat
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The Mexicans grasped their arms, and under the threats and curses of Espato tried to rally.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Rounding up “Muggs” Murray In an instant the camp was in pandemonium.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
in or at the place that
From this reading Dick and Tom were in the van of the charge, and after the first volley they rushed to the tree where Phil was bound.
whizzedverbUS /wɪzd/
inflected form of “whiz” — make a soft swishing sound
From this reading Revolvers cracked and bullets whizzed and bandits and Rangers were at death grips.
