44
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From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
how long something has existed
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
bunk-house
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From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
buttverbUS /bʌt/
lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
Buttes
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From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
calibernounUS /ˈkæləbər/
a degree or grade of excellence or worth
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
cap-and-ball
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From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
center-fire
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From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
CLnoun
a common nonmetallic element belonging to the halogens; best known as a heavy yellow irritating toxic gas; used to purify water and as a bleaching agent and disinfectant; occurs naturally only as a salt (as in sea water)
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
cleaningnounUS /ˈkliːnɪŋ/
the act of making something clean
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
defendedverbUS /dɪˈfendəd/
past form of “defend” — argue or speak in defense of
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
DRAWSnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
foremannounUS /ˈfɔːrmən/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
oilingverbUS /ˈɔɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “oil” — cover with oil, as if by rubbing
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
oldestadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldəst/
superlative of “old” — (used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
the local environment
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
preservationnounUS /ˌprezərˈveɪʃən/
the activity of protecting something from loss or danger
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
Remington
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From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
put a saddle on
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
cut with a saw
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
shirtnounUS /ʃɜːrt/
a garment worn on the upper half of the body
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
six-shooternoun
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
skirmishnounUS /ˈskɜːrmɪʃ/
a minor short-term fight
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
surprisinglyadverbUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋli/
in a surprising manner
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
Tedrue
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From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
transformedadjectiveUS /trænˈsfɔːrmd/
given a completely different form or appearance
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
TwinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
two-gun
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From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
the act of using
From this reading Considering its age and use it was in a remarkably fine state of preservation.
verbaladjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrbəl/
communicated in the form of words
From this reading It had been the butt of many joking remarks and the old man cherished it, and had defended it in many a hot, verbal skirmish.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Luke looked surprisingly clean and he was busily engaged in cleaning and oiling the parts of an old .44 caliber Remington six-shooter, one of those early models which had been transformed from its original cap-and-ball class into a weapon shooting center-fire cartridges.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he was turning the matter over in his mind he entered the bunk-house and saw Luke Tedrue, the oldest man on the ranch, dressed in a clean shirt, new trousers, and a pair of new boots.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading A PAST MASTER DRAWS CARDS Back on the CL the foreman was worried about his new, two-gun man, and had almost made up his mind to order the outfit into the saddle and to lead it up into the Twin Buttes country to aid Johnny.
