used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading "Somethin' like that," agreed the other.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
cavalcadenounUS /ˈkævəlkeɪd/
a procession of people traveling on horseback
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
cavernnounUS /ˈkæv.ərn/
A large, vast underground cave, often filled with forgotten ancient treasures.
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
Doggoned
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From this reading "Doggoned if I know.
don't
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From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
guysnounUS /ɡaɪz/
plural of “guy” — an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Doggoned if I know.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Doggoned if I know.
IkenounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
Jim
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From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Doggoned if I know.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Somethin' like that," agreed the other.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
by chance
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
Pete
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From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
Pocus
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From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
preëmpted
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From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
a person who is being chased
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
reinedverbUS /reɪnd/
past form of “rein” — control and direct with or as if by reins
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Looks like somebody had preëmpted our claim, don't it?"
Somethin
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From this reading "Somethin' like that," agreed the other.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
required or under orders
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Somethin' like that," agreed the other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
which person or people
From this reading "Are you two guys supposed to have a claim on this black cave?" asked Pocus Pete as the three reined in their horses and stood looking at the other cavalcade of riders--perhaps half a dozen--who came out of the cavern as if aroused at the sight of the trio.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading PURSUED "What you reckon that means, Ike?" questioned Slim Jim.
