Chapter II

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

a youthful male person

From this reading The boy ranchers were taking no chances.

a partially opened flower

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading The boy ranchers were taking no chances.

enclose in a corral

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

someone who is a detective

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

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From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

not able to be found

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

in such a manner as could not be otherwise

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

not any; not one

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading The boy ranchers were taking no chances.

plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

done under pressure

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

plural of “saddle” — a seat for the rider of a horse or other animal

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

cut with a saw

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

being of delicate or slender build

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The boy ranchers were taking no chances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

(architecture) a vaulted structure

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading MISSING PAPERS Nort and Dick lost no time following their cowboy cousin, Bud, outside the ranch house, and each of the three lads, as well as Mr. Merkel and his associates, had caught up one of the heavy revolvers that were never far from their hands.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "What's the matter, Slim?" asked Bud as he rushed outside and saw a group of cowboys near the foreman.

at the time that

From this reading For, as has been said of the West, a man doesn't always need a gun out there, but when he does need it, he needs it "mighty bad and mighty sudden."

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading They were vaulting to the saddles of their horses which had hurriedly been turned out of the home corral.