used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
anew
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
Bill'snounUS /bɪlz/
possessive form of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
terminate
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
an occurrence of something
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
Cromley
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From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
Doltnoun
a person who is not very bright
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
don't
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From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
fugitivenounUS /ˈfjuːdʒətɪv/
someone who flees from an uncongenial situation
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
HavennounUS /ˈheɪvən/
a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
horsemennounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
plural of “horseman” — a man skilled in equitation
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
It's
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From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
engage in
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
a particular point in time
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
Noddy
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From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
express in words
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
move hurridly
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
they're
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From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
a special situation
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
TinnyadjectiveUS /ˈtɪni/
of or containing tin
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I guess they don’t dare come any nearer us.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading This seemed to be the case, for the three horsemen, on seeing that Cromley had a good start, turned about and went on up the rough trail at the best speed they could make.
change directions as if revolving on a pivot
From this reading THUNDER MOUNTAIN For a moment or two after the sensational break for freedom made by Bill Cromley, for it was indeed he, it appeared that Noddy and Jack, to say nothing of Dolt Haven, might wheel and start in pursuit of him.
which person or people
From this reading “But they’re thinking better of it!” reported Tinny, who was again observing events through the glasses.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s a good thing Bill’s bringing his horse with him,” remarked Jerry, as the fugitive drew nearer.
