used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
anew
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
all-aroundadjective
many-sided
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
ambushedverbUS /ˈæmbʊʃt/
past form of “ambush” — wait in hiding to attack
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
answeringadjectiveUS /ˈænsərɪŋ/
replying
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
apprisedverbUS /əˈpraɪzd/
past form of “apprise” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
Del
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From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
someone who is a detective
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
an opposing military force
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
a message received and understood
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
loathedverbUS /loʊðd/
past form of “loathe” — find repugnant
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
make reference to
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
absolutely essential
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
not any; not one
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
on one occasion
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
Pinzo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
Pinzo's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
presumablyadverbUS /prəˈzuːməbli/
by reasonable assumption
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
Purdee
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
rustlernounUS /ˈrʌslər/
someone who steals livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
skirmishingverbUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “skirmish” — engage in a skirmish
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
SnakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading "Del Pinzo?" half gasped Snake Purdee as he ran to Dick's side.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But now, when the cry of Dick apprised the others of the presence of this ruthless cattle rustler, thief and all-around bad man, there was no answering shout.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading He was an enemy at once to be feared and loathed, for he did not fight fair, and he was of the detested, half-breed Mexican type.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
at the time that
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
which person or people
From this reading One reason for this was that caution was necessary, so that the presence of the skirmishing party be not disclosed, and another was that the information that it was Del Pinzo, and presumably his gang who had ambushed our friends, came as a great surprise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
XnounUS /eks/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
yellnounUS /jel/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading FORWARD AGAIN Time was when the mention of Del Pinzo's name would have brought forth a yell of anger from the cowboys of Diamond X ranch.
