Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

a name that has been assumed temporarily

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

(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 Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

in addition

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

confidently declared to be so

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

indicating existence or presence of a suspected condition or pathogen

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

past form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

bringing death

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

a collection of tools and other articles used by an artisan to make jewelry or clothing or shoes

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

an act that incriminates someone on a false charge

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

a city in northwest Indiana on Lake Michigan; steel production

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

plural of “gunman” — a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

the force of workers available

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

a person with African ancestry, "Negro" and "Negroid" are archaic and pejorative today

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

not any; not one

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

the force of policemen and officers

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

a range horse of the western United States

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

an angry dispute

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

(used especially of vegetation) having lost all moisture

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

past form of “single” — hit a single

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

predatory arachnid with eight legs, two poison fangs, two feelers, and usually two silk-spinning organs at the back end of the body; they spin silk to make cocoons for eggs or traps for prey

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

-ing form of “state” — express in words

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

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 Baxter's negro was also questioned--concerning Baxter's story and explaining the circumstances under which he had admitted The Spider to the back room.

past form of “substantiate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

not known

From this reading The identity of the fourth man, he of the deformed shoulder and shriveled arm, was unknown to Baxter.

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From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

(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 Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

during the time that

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

which person or people

From this reading GETTING ACQUAINTED It was Pony Baxter who gave the names of the dead gunmen to the police, confirming the records of White-Eye, Pino, Longtree, and Jim Ewell--known as The Spider.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The police had no record of him under any alias, and he would have been entered on their report of findings as "unknown," had not the faro-dealer and the lookout both asserted that The Spider had called him Gary--in fact had singled him out unmistakenly, asking him what be had to do with the quarrel, which evidently concerned but three of the four men whom The Spider had killed.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading Pony Baxter, slowly recovering from an all but fatal gun-shot wound, disclaimed any knowledge of a "frame-up" to get The Spider, stating that, while aware that the gunmen and The Spider were enemies, The Spider's sudden appearance was as much of a surprise to him as it evidently was to the gunmen--and Baxter's serious condition pretty well substantiated this statement.