used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
acquaintancesnounUS /əˈkweɪntənsɪz/
plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
anewadverbUS /əˈnuː/
again but in a new or different way
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
(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 TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
lacking funds
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
collectiveadjectiveUS /kəˈlektɪv/
done by or characteristic of individuals acting together
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
one or the other of two
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
fistsnounUS /fɪsts/
plural of “fist” — a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
yet to be or coming
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
glaredverbUS /ɡlerd/
past form of “glare” — look at with a fixed gaze
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
grinsnounUS /ɡrɪnz/
plural of “grin” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
gunmannounUS /ˈɡʌnmən/
a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
only a very short time before
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
humiliatedadjectiveUS /hjuːˈmɪlieɪtɪd/
subdued or brought low in condition or status
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
ill-fittingadjective
not the right size or shape
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
indulgingnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʌldʒɪŋ/
the act of indulging or gratifying a desire
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
lessenedadjectiveUS /ˈlesənd/
impaired by diminution
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
the officer below the master on a commercial ship
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
absolutely essential
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
being perceived or observed
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
on one occasion
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
partitionnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪʃən/
a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
pedestalnounUS /ˈpedəstəl/
a support or foundation
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
restlessnessnounUS /ˈrestləsnəs/
the quality of being ceaselessly moving or active
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
precisely, exactly
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
Identical; not different.
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
sensedadjectiveUS /senst/
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
shamedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪmd/
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
six-guns
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From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
tensionnounUS /ˈtenʃən/
(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense
From this reading Fisher conveyed the collective opinion and broke the tension.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
ThorpenounUS /θɔːrp/
outstanding United States athlete (1888-1953)
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
two times
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading He glared over the room, suspiciously eager to catch some unfortunate indulging in a grin, for he had been so shamed and humiliated that it was almost necessary to his future safety that he redeem himself and put his shattered reputation back on its pedestal of fear.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There were no grins, for however much any of his acquaintances might have enjoyed his discomfiture they had no lessened respect for his ability with either six-guns or fists; and there was a restlessness in the crowd, for no man knew what was coming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading TWICE IN THE SAME PLACE Thorpe reappeared through the partition door armed anew with the mate to the gun he had lost, too enraged to notice that it was better suited to a left than to a right hand.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
a late time of life
From this reading An ordinary man hardly would have noticed it, but a gunman of his years and experience should have sensed the ill-fitting grip at once.
