1922
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From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
1924
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From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
actualadjectiveUS /ˈæktʃəwəl/
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
armsnounUS /ɑːrmz/
weapons considered collectively
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
backadverbUS /bæk/
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
Baxter
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From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
believeverbUS /bɪˈliːv/
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
booknounUS /bʊk/
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
cameverbUS /keɪm/
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
campingnounUS /ˈkæmpɪŋ/
the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
cookingnounUS /ˈkʊkɪŋ/
the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
dreamyadjectiveUS /ˈdriːmi/
dreamy in mood or nature
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
failurenounUS /ˈfeɪljər/
an act that fails
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
ForprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
formnounUS /fɔːrm/
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
gatheredadjectiveUS /ˈɡæðərd/
brought together in one place
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
GeorgenounUS /dʒɔːrdʒ/
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
goldnounUS /ɡoʊld/
coins made of gold
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
Hal
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From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
helpverbUS /help/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
hopenounUS /hoʊp/
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
hopedverbUS /hoʊpt/
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
huntingnounUS /ˈhʌntɪŋ/
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
ifconjunctionUS /ɪf/
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
knowledgenounUS /ˈnɑːlədʒ/
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
labornounUS /ˈleɪbər/
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
lorenounUS /lɔːr/
knowledge gained through tradition or anecdote
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
Lowrie
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From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
MagazinenounUS /ˈmæɡəziːn/
a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
mountainsnounUS /ˈmaʊntənz/
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
OriginallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
others
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From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
PAIDadjectiveUS /peɪd/
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
pseudonymnounUS /ˈsuːdənɪm/
a fictitious name used when the person performs a particular social role
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
publishedadjectiveUS /ˈpʌblɪʃt/
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
purposenounUS /ˈpɜːrpəs/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
Quade
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From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
RANGELANDnoun
land suitable for grazing livestock
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
resoluteadjectiveUS /ˈrezəluːt/
firm in purpose or belief; characterized by firmness and determination
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
resourcenounUS /ˈriːsɔːrs/
available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
Sandersen
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From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
SinclairnounUS /sɪnˈkler/
United States writer whose novels argued for social reform (1878-1968)
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
spiritnounUS /ˈspɪrət/
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
stalwartsnounUS /ˈstɔːlwərts/
plural of “stalwart” — a person who is loyal to their allegiance (especially in times of revolt)
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
stoodverbUS /stʊd/
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
StorynounUS /ˈstɔːri/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
subsequentlyadverbUS /ˈsʌbsəkwəntli/
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
thesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
thosedeterminerUS /ðoʊz/
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
THREEnounUS /θriː/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
tirelessadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərləs/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
titlenounUS /ˈtaɪtəl/
a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
trailnounUS /treɪl/
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
treasurenounUS /ˈtreʒər/
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading In the actual labor of mining, the mighty arms and tireless back Of Quade had been a treasure.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
valuableadjectiveUS /ˈvæljəbəl/
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading For knowledge of camping, hunting, cooking, and all the lore of the trail, Lowrie stood as a valuable resource; and Sandersen was the dreamy, resolute spirit, who had hoped for gold in those mountains until he came to believe his hope.
vitaladjectiveUS /ˈvaɪtəl/
urgently needed; absolutely necessary
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of the four men, Hal Sinclair was the vital spirit.
WesternadjectiveUS /ˈwestərn/
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
WHOpronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
writtenadjectiveUS /ˈrɪtən/
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Originally published in 1922 in _Western Story Magazine_ under the title of THREE WHO PAID, written under the pseudonym of George Owen Baxter, and subsequently in book form under the title THE RANGELAND AVENGER in 1924.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading He had gathered these three stalwarts to help him to his purpose, and if he lived he would lead yet others to failure.
