used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
Allison
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From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
a youthful male person
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
placed crosswise
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
grippedverbUS /ɡrɪpt/
inflected form of “grip” — hold fast or firmly
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
holsternounUS /ˈhoʊlstər/
a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
come together
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
the force of workers available
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
easily agitated
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
not one, and not any
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
pistolnounUS /ˈpɪstəl/
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
RESCUEverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
determined
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
RODNEY
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From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
Roscome's
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From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
express in words
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
that is looked for
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
carry out
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If they failed to meet the two riders they sought they might conclude one horse would be better than none and attack him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Indeed, this seemed very probable; besides, if they should attack the other parties, the boy resolved he would take a hand in the affair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether the men were armed he did not know.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little farther on, the road on which he was riding crossed the highway leading to Roscome's.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading RODNEY TO THE RESCUE It would not be true to say that Rodney Allison was not nervous as he gripped the handle of the big pistol he drew from its holster, and cocked it.
