used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
any thing at all
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
combatantsnounUS /kəmˈbætənts/
plural of “combatant” — someone who fights (or is fighting)
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
duelnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading But Vesta had no intention of making it a long-range duel.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
a young female
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
cause to move by striking
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
ten 10s
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
Kerr
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From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
LambertnounUS /ˈlæmbərt/
a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
long-rangeadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːŋˈreɪndʒ/
involving an extended span of time
From this reading But Vesta had no intention of making it a long-range duel.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But Vesta had no intention of making it a long-range duel.
a feeling of thoughtful sadness
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
not any; not one
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
presentingverbUS /prɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
not in physical motion
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No other plan presenting, he rode down with the intention of placing himself between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now the Kerr girl had her gun out, and had turned, offering battle.
VestanounUS /ˈvestə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of the hearth and its fire whose flame was tended by vestal virgins; counterpart of Greek Hestia
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "NO HONOR IN HER BLOOD" Vesta was too far behind the other girl for anything like accurate shooting with a pistol, but Lambert feared that a chance shot might hit, with the most melancholy consequences for both parties concerned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading She was still a considerable distance beyond him, with what appeared from his situation to be some three or four hundred yards between the combatants, a safe distance for both of them if they would keep it.
