adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
authoritynounUS /əˈθɔːrəti/
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
castverbUS /kæst/
put or send forth
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
challengeverbUS /ˈtʃæləndʒ/
take exception to
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
crime-proof
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From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
DenvernounUS /ˈdenvər/
the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
doornounUS /dɔːr/
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
EvenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
exuberantadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzuːbərənt/
joyously unrestrained
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
follynounUS /ˈfɑːli/
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
formidableadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrmədəbəl/
extremely impressive in strength or excellence
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
fournounUS /fɔːr/
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
handsnounUS /hændz/
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
himselfpronounUS /hɪmˈself/
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
interestnounUS /ˈɪntrəst/
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
ItpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
joynounUS /dʒɔɪ/
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
longadjectiveUS /lɔːŋ/
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 McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
lookedverbUS /lʊkt/
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
lostadjectiveUS /lɔːst/
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
McGuire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
meetverbUS /miːt/
come together
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
mennounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
nodeterminerUS /noʊ/
not any; not one
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
peculiaradjectiveUS /pəˈkjuːljər/
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
placenounUS /pleɪs/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
PollardnounUS /ˈpɑːlərd/
a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
Pollard'snounUS /ˈpɑːlərdz/
possessive form of “pollard” — a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
presencenounUS /ˈprezəns/
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
remainedverbUS /rɪˈmeɪnd/
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
returnedverbUS /rɪˈtɜːrnd/
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
shakenadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪkən/
disturbed psychologically as if by a physical jolt or shock
From this reading Even Pollard was shaken and looked to Denver.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
smilingnounUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋ/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
spherenounUS /sfɪr/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
teethnounUS /tiːθ/
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading It seemed to the four men of Pollard's gang a peculiar folly to cast a challenge in the teeth of the formidable sheriff himself.
territorynounUS /ˈterɪtɔːri/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
ThereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no exuberant joy to meet this suggestion.
whereconjunctionUS /wer/
in or at the place that
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
withinprepositionUS /wɪˈðɪn/
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading McGuire had, as a matter of fact, made his territory practically crime-proof for so long that men had lost interest in planning adventures within the sphere of his authority.
worthyadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːr.ði/
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading But that worthy, who had returned from the door where he was stationed during the presence of the sheriff, remained in his place smiling down at his hands.
