adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
accomplishedadjectiveUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃt/
highly skilled
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
againadverbUS /əˈɡen/
anew
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
all-too-evident
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From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
cleveradjectiveUS /ˈklevər/
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
coververbUS /ˈkʌvər/
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
doctornounUS /ˈdɑːktər/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
downrightadverbUS /ˈdaʊnraɪt/
thoroughgoing
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
drug-store
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From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
feltverbUS /felt/
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
fingerverbUS /ˈfɪŋɡər/
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
flyverbUS /flaɪ/
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
girlnounUS /ɡɜːrl/
a young female
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
Hennage
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From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
herdeterminerUS /hɜːr/
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
herselfpronounUS /hərˈself/
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
hurtin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
I'll
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From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
killedverbUS /kɪld/
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
layverbUS /leɪ/
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
missionnounUS /ˈmɪʃən/
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
mostadverbUS /moʊst/
used to form the superlative
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
mustmodal verbUS /mʌst/
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
mutteredverbUS /ˈmʌtərd/
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
onounUS /oʊ/
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
OnceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
Pasqual
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From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
pooradjectiveUS /puːr/
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
powernounUS /ˈpaʊər/
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
properlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːpərli/
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
ProvidencenounUS /ˈprɑː.və.dəns/
The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
pullverbUS /pʊl/
cause to move by pulling
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
recoursenounUS /ˈriːkɔːrs/
act of turning to for assistance
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
reputationnounUS /ˌrepjəˈteɪʃən/
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
roomnounUS /ruːm/
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
San
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From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
She's
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From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
slowlyadverbUS /ˈsloʊli/
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
stingverbUS /stɪŋ/
cause a sharp or stinging pain or discomfort
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
strengthnounUS /streŋkθ/
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
surelyadverbUS /ˈʃʊrli/
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
TaylornounUS /ˈteɪlər/
United States composer and music critic (1885-1966)
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
that's
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From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
triggerverbUS /ˈtrɪɡər/
put in motion or move to act
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
violencenounUS /ˈvaɪələns/
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
walkedverbUS /wɔːkt/
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mr. Hennage turned slowly and walked out of the drug-store, for he had accomplished his mission.
warningnounUS /ˈwɔːrnɪŋ/
a message informing of danger
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
weeknounUS /wiːk/
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
WelladverbUS /wel/
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, _that's_ over” he muttered as he returned to his room.
withoutprepositionUS /wɪˈθaʊt/
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
womannounUS /ˈwʊmən/
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “She's woman enough to cover the rest o' the trail herself now, poor girl, an' in about a week I'll pull the big sting that's hurtin' her most.”
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
worstnounUS /wɜːrst/
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Once again, without recourse to violence, he had maintained his reputation as the worst man in San Pasqual, for his power lay, not in a clever bluff, but in his all-too-evident downright honesty of purpose.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Doc Taylor presumed to fly in the face of Providence, after that warning, Mr. Hennage felt that the responsibility must very properly rest on the doctor, for the gambler would have killed him as surely as he had the strength to work his trigger finger.
