used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
experimentedverbUS /ɪkˈsperəməntəd/
past form of “experiment” — to conduct a test or investigation
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
opinion or judgment
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
set up or found
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
holstered
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From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
and nothing more
From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
something that is lost
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
engage in
From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
not any; not one
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
palmnounUS /pɑːm/
the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
pebblenounUS /ˈpebəl/
a small smooth rounded rock
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
RANGERnounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
RIDESnounUS /raɪdz/
plural of “ride” — a journey in a vehicle (usually an automobile)
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
marked by exceptional merit
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
move hurridly
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
having a supporting base
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Standing with his right hand straight before him, palm down, he placed a pebble on the back of his hand.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
Tonto
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From this reading "I'll just make sure," he muttered to Tonto.
unloadedadjectiveUS /ənˈloʊdɪd/
(of weapons) not charged with ammunition
From this reading As a test he unloaded and holstered the pistol.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
at the time that
From this reading His shoulder made it hard for him to draw the gun on his left, but he found that his smooth speed seemed to have suffered no loss when he drew the other shining weapon.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LONE RANGER RIDES The lone ranger kept the mask across his eyes and experimented with his guns.
