used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
anew
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
basinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
bridlenounUS /ˈbraɪdəl/
headgear for a horse; includes a headstall and bit and reins to give the rider or driver control
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
put or send forth
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
ten 10s
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
imminentadjectiveUS /ˈɪmənənt/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
hear with intention
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
the force of workers available
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
nervouslyadverbUS /ˈnɜːrvəsli/
in an anxiously nervous manner
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
Nyland
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From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
Okar
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From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
put a saddle on
From this reading Dale reached the Bar D and pulled the saddle and bridle from his horse.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
somberadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːmbər/
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
spedverbUS /sped/
inflected form of “speed” — move hurridly
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
make square
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading He came out again, and nervously paused on the threshold of the door to listen.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading He caught up a fresh animal, threw saddle and bridle on him, and then ran into the house to get some things that he thought might be valuable to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the men could not see each other in the black shadows cast by the somber mountains that guarded the entrance to the basin, and so they sped on, one headed away from Okar and one toward it, each man nursing his bitter thoughts; one intent on killing and the other riding to escape the death that, he felt, was imminent.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading A MAN GETS A SQUARE DEAL Dale did not miss Ben Nyland by more than a few hundred yards as he passed through the neck of the basin.
