used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
BLACK-BEARDED
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From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
CachenounUS /kæʃ/
a hidden storage space (for money or provisions or weapons)
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
corralverbUS /kərˈæl/
enclose in a corral
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
Deveny
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From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
at a previous time
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
Harlan
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From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
Haydon
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From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
Haydon's
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From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
initiativenounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃətɪv/
readiness to embark on bold new ventures
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
lurkedverbUS /lɜːrkt/
past form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
malicenounUS /ˈmæləs/
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
not any; not one
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
outlawsnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔːz/
plural of “outlaw” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Rogers had moved stock on his own initiative in former days--for he had been an able assistant to both leaders.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
perverseadjectiveUS /pərˈvɜːrs/
marked by a disposition to oppose and contradict
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
Strom
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From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
suffocationnounUS /ˌsʌfəˈkeɪʃən/
killing by depriving of oxygen
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading But there was malice in Rogers' heart toward the two outlaw leaders, and a perverse devil lurked in him.
not known
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
vestedadjectiveUS /ˈvestɪd/
fixed and absolute and without contingency
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
in or at the place that
From this reading And Rogers could have moved the stock out of the corral and to the point far south where the outlaws had always sold them.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
which person or people
From this reading THE BLACK-BEARDED MAN It was Strom Rogers who indicated to the outlaws at the Star that henceforth Harlan was to exercise authority of a kind that had formerly been vested in Haydon and Deveny.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading The corral was packed to suffocation with cattle, threatening the health of the animals; Deveny had sent no word from the Cache regarding the disposal of the stock, and Haydon's whereabouts were unknown.
