Chapter XII

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

have

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

cause to be bored

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

the capacity to understand a broad range of topics

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

a projectile that is fired from a gun

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

the beliefs and practices of a Catholic Church

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

deserving of respect or high regard

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

the state or fact of existing

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

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

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

having the deep slightly brownish color of gold

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

the act of shooting a gun

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

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

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

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

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

a single distinct event

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

possessive form of “kelly” — United States circus clown (1898-1979)

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

the force of workers available

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

of or relating to or consisting of muscle

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

not any; not one

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

relating to time long past

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

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

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

resulting in punishment

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

plural of “range” — an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

pit viper with horny segments at the end of the tail that rattle when shaken

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

without much difficulty

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

of or relating to technique or proficiency in a practical skill

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

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

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

showing respect for the rights or opinions or practices of others

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

(informal) small and of little importance

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Mr. Kelly, being creased by Rattlesnake Sanders and discovering that the bullet had done no more than just bore its sullen way through the muscular portion of his shoulder, came to look upon the incident as trivial, and nothing beyond a technical violation of his rights.

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

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.

at the time that

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

in or at the place that

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

a Caucasian

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading This tolerant breadth was wholly of the olden day, and has not come down to modern men.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading He gave his word to that effect; and when Rattlesnake—in seclusion on Bear Creek—was made aware of that word, he returned to the ranges along the White Woman, and re-began a cowboy existence where his flight had broken it off.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading HOW TRUE LOVE RAN IN DODGE In the old golden days, gunshot wounds were never over-soberly regarded by Dodge.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading Mr. Kelly’s forbearance was approved by the public, the more readily since Dodge in the catholicity of its justice believed in punishing folk, not for what they did but for what they were, and Rattlesnake was an estimable youth.