used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
ain't
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From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
Bostwick
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From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
recognizable; marked
From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
drawledverbUS /drɔːld/
past form of “drawl” — lengthen and slow down or draw out
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading "The rush will prove a farce."
set up or found
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
HATCHINGnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
not accessible to view
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
McCoppet
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From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
McCoppet's
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From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
others
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From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
PLOTnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
prontoadverbUS /ˈprɑːntoʊ/
in a punctual manner
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
prospectorsnounUS /ˈprɔːspektərz/
plural of “prospector” — someone who explores an area for mineral deposits
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "The rush will prove a farce."
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
reservationnounUS /ˌrezərˈveɪʃən/
a district that is reserved for particular purpose
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
move hurridly
From this reading "The rush will prove a farce."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
express in words
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Found something too big to keep hidden?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That reservation is a false alarm, as Billy and the others will tell you," answered Bostwick, referring to McCoppet's chosen prospectors.
You're
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From this reading HATCHING A PLOT "You're back pretty pronto," drawled the gambler, by way of an opening remark.
You've
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From this reading "You've decided sudden, ain't you?" asked McCoppet.
