used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
(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 They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
in addition
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
CloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
stupefied or excited by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
enlistingnounUS /enˈlɪstɪŋ/
the act of getting recruits; enlisting people for the army (or for a job or a cause etc.)
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
set up or found
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
GreenbacknounUS /ˈɡriːnbæk/
a piece of paper money (especially one issued by a central bank)
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
invasionnounUS /ˌɪnˈveɪʒən/
the act of invading; the act of an army that invades for conquest or plunder
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
Lon
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From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
the force of workers available
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
MexiconounUS /ˈmeksəkoʊ/
a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
mournfuladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrnfəl/
expressing sorrow
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
Pelly
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From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
PinnaclenounUS /ˈpɪnəkəl/
(architecture) a slender upright spire at the top of a buttress of tower
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
SleepyadjectiveUS /ˈsliːpi/
ready to fall asleep
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
Sleepy's
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From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
a short musical composition with words
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
TumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
the act of using
From this reading But they found Cloudy Day leaning against the Greenback bar, singing a mournful song, and too drunk to be of any use.
precisely as stated
From this reading Lon Pelly was in a poker game, also very drunk, but with all the appearance of a sober man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They realized that their force was all too small for an invasion of Mexico.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He left the game at Sleepy’s request, and went outside while they told him what they intended to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sleepy and the men from the Tumbling H rode back to Pinnacle with the intention of enlisting the assistance of the sheriff and deputy.
