used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
Allday
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From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
CockverbUS /kɑːk/
tilt or slant to one side
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Cock Murray was no coward.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
disagreeablyadverb
in a disagreeable manner
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
exponentnounUS /ˈekspoʊnənt/
a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
Hopalong
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From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
HOPALONG'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
horsemannounUS /ˈhɔːrsmən/
a man skilled in equitation
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
the force of workers available
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
not any; not one
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
nursingnounUS /ˈnɜːrsɪŋ/
the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
probeverbUS /proʊb/
question or examine thoroughly and closely
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
spelledverbUS /speld/
past form of “spell” — orally recite the letters of or give the spelling of
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The explanation offered did not improve his temper.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
travelledadjectiveUS /ˈtrævəld/
familiar with many parts of the world
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned on Murray a hard stare that was less a probe than an exponent of destruction to a liar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
at the time that
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There was that about Hopalong which spelled danger; no strong man is without it; and few men, honest or not, fail of the impression when in the presence of it.
but in spite of that
From this reading HOPALONG’S MOVE Hopalong, nursing Allday with due regard to the miles yet to be travelled, was disagreeably surprised to recognize Cock Murray in the horseman approaching.
