used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
clattered
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From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
the first light of day
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
dismounted
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From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
eighteenadjectiveUS /eɪˈtiːn/
being one more than seventeen
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
ex-Ranger's
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From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
FryingnounUS /ˈfraɪɪŋ/
cooking in fat or oil in a pan or griddle
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
HardwarenounUS /ˈhɑːrdwer/
major items of military weaponry (as tanks or missile)
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
hardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
to a considerable degree
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
HicksnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
HoggnounUS /hɑːɡ/
Scottish writer of rustic verse (1770-1835)
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
limbedadjectiveUS /lɪmd/
having or as if having limbs, especially limbs of a specified kind (usually used in combination)
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
provided with artificial light
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
PanverbUS /pæn/
make a sweeping movement
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
RanchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
SaloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
snappedverbUS /snæpt/
inflected form of “snap” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
TadnounUS /tæd/
a slight amount or degree of difference
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE SENTENCE A little after dawn the following morning, eighteen heavily armed riders from the Frying Pan Ranch clattered into town.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He snapped out his orders; half of them were to be on duty at all times at the store; those not on duty were free to do as they pleased--with one exception--the Red Queen Saloon was barred to all.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Clean limbed, hardy, eager faced, reckless eyed, each one of them was willing to fight at the drop of a hat.
WindyadjectiveUS /ˈwɪndi/
abounding in or exposed to the wind or breezes
From this reading They dismounted before the Hogg Hardware Store, and Sam Hogg, followed by Tad Hicks, Windy Sam, and Kansas Jones, stepped from the store and greeted them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The ex-Ranger's eyes lit with enthusiasm as he looked them over.
