used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
affectionatelyadverbUS /əˈfekʃənətli/
with affection
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
CanyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
CusternounUS /ˈkʌstər/
United States general who was killed along with all his command by the Sioux at the Battle of Little Bighorn (1839-1876)
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
Cut-throat
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From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
Dan
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From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
infestedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfestɪd/
past form of “infest” — invade in great numbers
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
itchverbUS /ɪtʃ/
scrape or rub as if to relieve itching
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
and nothing more
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
pard
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From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
go across or through
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
pattedverbUS /ˈpætɪd/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
express in words
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
ThugsnounUS /θʌɡz/
plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
male cat
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
unharnessed
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From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He felt that his time had come, as he left Custer and urged his horse toward Cut-throat Canyon.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They had been fast friends as beast and master, and there was a warm corner in the old man’s heart for each.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Having made up his mind, Old Jack went to each horse and patted his strong neck affectionately.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had just unharnessed them from the stage in which he had carried Deadly Dan to Custer City.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had long believed, in secret, that his old pard, Tom Terror, was the leader of the Thugs that infested the famous pass; he was confident of it now, and it would be safe to say that, as he rode along, his neck did not itch as formerly.
