used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
AdriannounUS /ˈeɪdriən/
Roman Emperor who was the adoptive son of Trajan; travelled throughout his empire to strengthen its frontiers and encourage learning and architecture; on a visit to Britain in 122 he ordered the construction of Hadrian's Wall (76-138)
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
Bar-S
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From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
chumnounUS /tʃʌm/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
ComstocknounUS /ˈkɑːmstɑːk/
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
cow-punchers
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From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
a movement into or inward
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
gracesnounUS /ˈɡreɪsɪz/
plural of “grace” — (Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
how
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From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
and nothing more
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
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 When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
on the contrary
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
renegadenounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
a tendency to express warm and affectionate feeling
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
a special situation
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading TRAPPED.
interact in a certain way
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
at the time that
From this reading When Adrian started out to carry through the scheme proposed by his chum, he knew what chances he was taking.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading He had figured the whole thing out, and determined just how he ought to go about entering, and exploring the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If those three renegade cow-punchers were hiding in the ranch house they would be in rather a desperate frame of mind, knowing that they were in the bad graces of Mr. Comstock.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Hence, they would not be apt to treat the young owner of Bar-S Ranch with any particular degree of tenderness should they chance to lay hands on Adrian.
