used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
Arietta's
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From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
boundedadjectiveUS /ˈbaʊndəd/
having the limits or boundaries established
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
Charlie
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From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
CheyennenounUS /ʃaɪˈen/
the capital and largest city of Wyoming; located in the southeastern corner of the state
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
one or the other of two
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
and nothing more
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
ledgenounUS /ledʒ/
a projecting ridge on a mountain or submerged under water
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
loopedverbUS /luːpt/
past form of “loop” — move in loops
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
the force of workers available
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
pinionedadjective
(of birds) especially having the flight feathers
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
Roche
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From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
a strong line
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
cut with a saw
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading One of the first things he saw was the form of Cap Roche hanging from the ledge.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The rope had looped him about the body and pinioned his arms at the same time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
at the time that
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Cheyenne Charlie was just thinking of making his way out of the cave when a shout rang out from the opening they had taken Wild through.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Out went the men in a hurry, and, hearing Arietta's voice shouting a warning to them, the scout drew his revolvers, and with one in either hand bounded out after the outlaws.
