Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

the state of being absent

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

in addition

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

to an ample degree or in an ample manner

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

aroused to action

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

exhale hard

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

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From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

containing an unusual amount of grease or oil

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

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

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

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

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

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

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

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

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

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

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

of the present time and place

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

-ing form of “incite” — give an incentive for action

From this reading He felt that in inciting Yuma to attack Nellie, Dunlavey had also contemplated a blow at him.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

past form of “instigate” — provoke or stir up

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

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

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

subjected to a penalty (as pain or shame or restraint or loss) for an offense or fault or in order to coerce some behavior (as a confession or obedience)

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

not in physical motion

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

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

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

in or at that place or location

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

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

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

the quality of having no practical use

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

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

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

at the time that

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

which person or people

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading The man's devilish ingenuity appalled him, but it also aroused a fierce anger in his heart that, in the absence of a powerful will, would have moved him to immediate vengeance.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Hollis was aware of the uselessness of bringing a charge against Dunlavey--he had not forgotten his experience with Bill Watkins when he had attempted to have Greasy brought to justice.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He believed that he would not have brought such a charge had there been any probability of the sheriff taking action.

a member of the North American Indian people of Arizona and adjacent Mexico and California

From this reading CAMPAIGN GUNS Of course Yuma had been amply punished for his part in the attack on Nellie Hazelton, but there still remained Dunlavey--who had instigated it.