used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
bizarreadjectiveUS /bəˈzɑːr/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
contemptibleadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptəbəl/
deserving of contempt or scorn
From this reading The other one seemed utterly contemptible.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
desperadoesnounUS /ˌdespərˈɑːdoʊz/
plural of “desperado” — a bold outlaw (especially on the American frontier)
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
divisible by two
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
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 THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
the force of workers available
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
oddsnounUS /ɑːdz/
the likelihood of a thing occurring rather than not occurring
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
one-manadjectiveUS /ˈwʌnˈmæn/
designed for or restricted to a single person
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other one seemed utterly contemptible.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
on the contrary
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For the leader of this desperate pair Westy could not repress a certain measure of respect; respect at least for his courage and skill.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
two-man
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From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The other one seemed utterly contemptible.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading He believed that the odds and ends of conversation he had overheard related to one of those bizarre exploits of the Far West, a two-man train robbery; or rather a one-man train robbery, for it seemed likely that one of the men had not been an expert or even a professional.
Westy
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From this reading THE MASTER Westy knew that he was in great peril.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that these two men were desperadoes, probably train robbers, and that they would not suffer any one to know of their mountain refuge and go free.
