Chapter X

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

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

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From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

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

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

(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 It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

show off

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

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

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

carefully weighed

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

English chemist and physicist who formulated atomic theory and the law of partial pressures; gave the first description of red-green color blindness (1766-1844)

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

a state in which all hope is lost or absent

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

the act of departing

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

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

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

possessive form of “hell” — any place of pain and turmoil

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

characteristic of humanity

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

give equal rights to; of women and minorities

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

the force of workers available

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

not any; not one

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

on one occasion

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

something that results

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

bulge outward

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

make visible

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

plural of “reward” — a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

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

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

something that causes irritation and annoyance

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

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

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

feeling self-importance

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading No man knew what turn the ingenuity of desperation might give the human mind.

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

From this reading "HELL'S A-GOIN' TO POP" Chance Dalton, foreman of Alamito Ranch, was in charge of the expedition that rode late that afternoon against Macdonald's homestead to liberate Mark Thorn, and close his mouth in the cattlemen's effective way upon the bloody secrets which he might in vainglorious boast reveal.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Chadron had promised rewards for the successful outcome of the venture, and Chance Dalton rode with his three picked men in a sportsman's heat.

plural of “wolf” — any of various predatory carnivorous canine mammals of North America and Eurasia that usually hunt in packs

From this reading It was better sport than running down wolves or mountain lions, for there was the superior intelligence of the game to be considered.

a late time of life

From this reading He was going out on a hunt for game such as he had run down more than once before in his many years under Chadron's hand.