used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
aeronautnoun
someone who operates an aircraft
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
barkedverbUS /bɑːrkt/
past form of “bark” — speak in an unfriendly tone
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
(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 "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
concludeverbUS /kənˈkluːd/
decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
opinion or judgment
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
the act of departing
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
a small worthless amount
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
Jellup
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From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
marshalverbUS /ˈmɑːrʃəl/
place in proper rank
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
Napier's
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From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
Ned
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From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
not any; not one
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
with low volume
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
precisely, exactly
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
sneeredverbUS /snɪrd/
past form of “sneer” — express through a scornful smile
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
that's
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From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
unquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading QUICK JUSTICE IN THE WEST Jack Jellup, marshal and "bad man," was never more surprised in his life.
westernernounUS /ˈwestərnər/
an inhabitant of a western area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "No, nor you," quietly answered Ned, "and if that's the way you are going to do it you can settle with me right now.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading But Jack was no fool, and something in Ned Napier's eyes made the westerner conclude instantly that he had unexpectedly and unquestionably "barked up the wrong tree."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
you'd
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From this reading "Do you reckon you'd better run this town?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading For a few moments the marshal and the young aeronaut stood facing each other and then Jellup sneered:
