used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
anew
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agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Jessup nodded curt agreement.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
(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 "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
curtadjectiveUS /kɜːrt/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Jessup nodded curt agreement.
decisivelyadverbUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪvli/
with firmness
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
echoesnounUS /ˈekoʊz/
plural of “echo” — the repetition of a sound resulting from reflection of the sound waves
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
expectantlyadverb
in an expectant manner
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
the act of departing
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
hadn't
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From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
it's
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From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
Jessup
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From this reading Jessup nodded curt agreement.
the act of departing
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Jessup nodded curt agreement.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
RUSTLERSnounUS /ˈrʌsələrz/
plural of “rustler” — someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
serenitynounUS /səˈren.ə.t̬i/
The state of being calm, peaceful, and untroubled by external storms.
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
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plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
sorreladjectiveUS /ˈsɔːrəl/
of a light brownish color
From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
squaredadjectiveUS /skwerd/
having been made square
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
not in physical motion
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
Stratton
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From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
in a swift manner
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
carry out
From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading RUSTLERS Swiftly the echoes of the shots died away, leaving the still serenity of the night again unruffled.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading For a moment or two Stratton waited expectantly; then his shoulders squared decisively.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Better take the sorrel along, hadn't we?" he asked.
what's
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From this reading "I reckon it's up to us to find out what's going on down there," he said, turning toward his horse.
