used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
(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 went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
exhale hard
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
BowlesverbUS /boʊlz/
third-person singular of “bowl” — roll (a ball)
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
Brigham
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From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
calculatedadjectiveUS /ˈkælkjəleɪtɪd/
carefully thought out in advance
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
chidings
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From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
Clark'snounUS /klɑːrks/
possessive form of “clark” — United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
cracksnounUS /kræks/
plural of “crack” — a long narrow opening
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
a quad with a square body
From this reading "Let 'em roar," he said.
ententenoun
an informal alliance between countries
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
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 only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let 'em roar," he said.
lightenverbUS /ˈlaɪtən/
make more cheerful
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
maritaladjectiveUS /ˈmerətəl/
of or relating to the state of marriage
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
MormonnounUS /ˈmɔːrmən/
the ancient prophet whose writings were revealed to Joseph Smith who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
not any; not one
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
NumericallyadverbUS /nuːˈmerɪkli/
in number; with regard to numbers
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
and nothing more
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
outnumberedverbUS /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbərd/
past form of “outnumber” — be larger in number
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles
From this reading "Let 'em roar," he said.
ROUGH-RIDERS
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From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let 'em roar," he said.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
squirrel-skin
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From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
be standing; be upright
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The only kind of fighting he knew was to stand up and strike from the shoulder, and a few cracks about Mormon marital customs had not tended to lighten the blow.
TexansnounUS /ˈteksənz/
plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
TexasnounUS /ˈteksəs/
the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
trimmernounUS /ˈtrɪmər/
a worker who thins out and trims trees and shrubs
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
unheedingadjective
marked by or paying little heed or attention
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He went off to bed now, laughing, and to all of Bowles' chidings he turned an unheeding ear.
at the time that
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ROUGH-RIDERS Brigham Clark's squirrel-skin story was not calculated to build up the _entente cordial_ with Texas, but Brigham was no trimmer.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Numerically he was outnumbered by the Texans, but when it came to a contest of wits he did not need any help.
