adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
agonynounUS /ˈæɡ.ə.ni/
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
almostadverbUS /ˈɔːlmoʊst/
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
appealverbUS /əˈpiːl/
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
BackadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
badadjectiveUS /bæd/
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
blood-stained
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From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
caughtverbUS /kɑːt/
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
cañon
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From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
comeverbUS /kʌm/
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
confirmedadjectiveUS /kənˈfɜːrmd/
of persons; not subject to change
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
confoundingadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪŋ/
that confounds or contradicts or confuses
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
consideredadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərd/
carefully weighed
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
convulsionnounUS /kənˈvʌlʃən/
a sudden uncontrollable attack
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
crownedadjectiveUS /kraʊnd/
having an (artificial) crown on a tooth
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
daysnounUS /deɪz/
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
eventsnounUS /ɪˈvents/
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
experiencedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspɪriənst/
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
eyesnounUS /aɪz/
opinion or judgment
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
formedadjectiveUS /fɔːrmd/
having or given a form or shape
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
foundverbUS /faʊnd/
set up or found
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
gladnessnoun
experiencing joy and pleasure
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
glimpsenounUS /ɡlɪmps/
a quick look
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
heardadjectiveUS /hɜːrd/
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
IfconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
impressionnounUS /ˌɪmˈpreʃən/
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
indeedadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdiːd/
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
knownadjectiveUS /noʊn/
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
lastadjectiveUS /læst/
immediately past
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
liftedadjectiveUS /ˈlɪftəd/
held up in the air
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
lipsnounUS /lɪps/
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
MaskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
nameverbUS /neɪm/
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
Oldring's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
opinionnounUS /əˈpɪnjən/
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
prayernounUS /prer/
the act of communicating with a deity (especially as a petition or in adoration or contrition or thanksgiving)
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
PresentlyadverbUS /ˈprezəntli/
in the near future
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
quiveringnounUS /ˈkwɪvərɪŋ/
a shaky motion
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
returnverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrn/
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
RidernounUS /ˈraɪdər/
a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
rustlersnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
sensationnounUS /senˈseɪʃən/
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
shouldmodal verbUS /ʃʊd/
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
solemnadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləm/
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
soulnounUS /soʊl/
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
staggeredverbUS /ˈstæɡərd/
past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
strangeadjectiveUS /streɪndʒ/
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
SURPRISEnounUS /sərˈpraɪz/
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
takeverbUS /teɪk/
carry out
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
throughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
unfortunateadjectiveUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənət/
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
VALLEYnounUS /ˈvæli/
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
VentersnounUS /ˈventərz/
plural of “venter” — a speaker who expresses or gives vent to a personal opinion or grievance
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading That she should not want to return to them staggered Venters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently, as logical thought returned, her appeal confirmed his first impression—that she was more unfortunate than bad—and he experienced a sensation of gladness.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
whisperedadjectiveUS /ˈwɪspərd/
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading But his first knowledge had come when he lifted a white face quivering in a convulsion of agony; he had heard God’s name whispered by blood-stained lips; through her solemn and awful eyes he had caught a glimpse of her soul.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he had known before that Oldring’s Masked Rider was a woman his opinion would have been formed and he would have considered her abandoned.
woundednounUS /ˈwuːndɪd/
people who are wounded
From this reading SURPRISE VALLEY Back in that strange cañon, which Venters had found indeed a valley of surprises, the wounded girl’s whispered appeal, almost a prayer, not to take her back to the rustlers crowned the events of the last few days with a confounding climax.
