used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
aloofnessnounUS /əˈluːfnəs/
indifference by personal withdrawal
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
closestadverbUS /ˈkloʊsəst/
(superlative of “near” or “close”) within the shortest distance
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
ColtnounUS /koʊlt/
a young male horse under the age of four
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
DEVENY
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From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
Deveny's
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From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
exhibitverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪt/
show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
familiaritynounUS /fəˌmɪˈljerəti/
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
set up or found
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
Harlan
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From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
Haydon
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From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
marksmannounUS /ˈmɑːrksmən/
someone skilled in shooting
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
the force of workers available
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
mercilessadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsələs/
having or showing no mercy
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
morosenessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
outletnounUS /ˈaʊtlet/
a place of business for retailing goods
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
provocationnounUS /ˌprɑːvəˈkeɪʃən/
unfriendly behavior that causes anger or resentment
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading For that reason his men kept the distance Deveny had established between them--never attempting familiarity with him.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
SECEDES
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From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
the act of searching for something
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
an ability that has been acquired by training
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEVENY SECEDES Since the day he had heard that Harlan had appeared at the Star and had been taken into the outlaw band by Haydon, Deveny had exhibited fits of a sullen moroseness that had kept his closest friends from seeking his companionship.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Deveny was a fast man with the big Colt that swung at his hip, a deadly marksman, and he needed but little provocation to exhibit his skill.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading More--he was merciless, and had a furious temper which found its outlet in physical violence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Those friends were few, for Deveny's attitude toward his men had always been that of the ruthless tyrant; he had treated them with an aloofness that had in it a contempt which they could not ignore.
