used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
(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 All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
in addition
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
Cullison
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From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
formerlyadverbUS /ˈfɔːrmərli/
at a previous time
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
greetingsnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋz/
plural of “greeting” — (usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
hard-riding
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From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
indifferentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrənt/
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
not any; not one
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
nodsnounUS /nɑːdz/
plural of “nod” — a sign of assent or salutation or command
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
on one occasion
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
Papago
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From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
plazanounUS /ˈplɑːzə/
a public square with room for pedestrians
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
quick-shooting
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From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
rumornounUS /ˈruːmər/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
scowls
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From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
slavishadjectiveUS /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
blindly imitative
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
SouthwestnounUS /ˌsaʊˈθwest/
the compass point midway between south and west; at 225 degrees
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
stormyadjectiveUS /ˈstɔːrmi/
(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All along the route they scattered nods of recognition, friendly greetings, and genial banter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
transitnounUS /ˈtrænzɪt/
a surveying instrument for measuring horizontal and vertical angles, consisting of a small telescope mounted on a tripod
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
two times
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Their transit was an interrupted one, for these four cattlemen were among the best known in the Southwest.
in or at the place that
From this reading LUCK MEETS AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Cullison and his friends proceeded down Papago street to the old plaza where their hotel was located.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
which person or people
From this reading One of them--the man who had formerly been the hard-riding, quick-shooting sheriff of the county--met also scowls once or twice, to which he was entirely indifferent.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Luck had no slavish respect for law, had indeed, if rumor were true, run a wild and stormy course in his youth.
