adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
alreadyadverbUS /ɔːlˈredi/
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
appearancenounUS /əˈpɪrəns/
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
betweenprepositionUS /bɪˈtwiːn/
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
boldadjectiveUS /boʊld/
fearless and daring
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
brothernounUS /ˈbrʌðər/
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading It's Dick, your brother."
BuckverbUS /bʌk/
to strive with determination
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
concludedadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
DicknounUS /dɪk/
someone who is a detective
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
FlorencenounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
gambling-joint
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From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
half-breednoun
an offensive term for an offspring of parents of different racial group (especially of Caucasian and American Indian ancestry)
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
hardadjectiveUS /hɑːrd/
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
Hold-up
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From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
huntedadjectiveUS /ˈhʌntəd/
reflecting the fear or terror of one who is hunted
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
indignationnounUS /ˌɪndɪɡˈneɪʃən/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
informedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmd/
having much knowledge or education
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
It's
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From this reading It's Dick, your brother."
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
LanenounUS /leɪn/
a narrow way or road
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
McKee
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From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
moneynounUS /ˈmʌni/
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
moveverbUS /muːv/
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
nonepronounUS /nʌn/
not one, and not any
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
onceadverbUS /wʌns/
on one occasion
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
otheradjectiveUS /ˈʌðər/
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
passedverbUS /pæst/
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
Payson
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From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
RealizingverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “realize” — be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
RidingnounUS /ˈraɪdɪŋ/
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
sendin
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From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
shortadjectiveUS /ʃɔːrt/
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
Sweetwater
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From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
ThedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
timenounUS /taɪm/
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
villainynoun
the quality of evil by virtue of villainous behavior
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading The Hold-up Riding hard into Florence from Sweetwater Ranch Bud Lane hunted up Buck McKee at his favorite gambling-joint, and, in a white heat of indignation informed him in detail of everything that had passed between Payson and himself.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading "Bud," he said, "I know the man who is sendin' the money to Payson.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
writernounUS /ˈraɪtər/
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading At once McKee inferred that the writer of the letter was none other than Dick Lane.
yetconjunctionUS /jet/
but in spite of that
From this reading Realizing that Payson was already informed of his villainy, and that in a very short time Dick Lane himself would make his appearance on the Sweetwater, the half-breed concluded to make a bold move while he yet retained the confidence of Bud.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It's Dick, your brother."
