used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
abateverbUS /əˈbeɪt/
make less active or intense
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
akinadjectiveUS /əˈkɪn/
similar in quality or character
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
(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 THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
from appearances alone
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
augured
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From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
BendernounUS /ˈbendər/
a tool for bending
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
blottingverbUS /ˈblɑːtɪŋ/
inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
canyonnounUS /ˈkænjən/
a ravine formed by a river in an area with little rainfall
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
Carrizonoun
tall North American reed having relative wide leaves and large plumelike panicles; widely distributed in moist areas; used for mats, screens and arrow shafts
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
Creede
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From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
the first light of day
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
defeatedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfiːtəd/
beaten or overcome; not victorious
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
directnessnounUS /dərˈektnəs/
trueness of course toward a goal
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
dismantledadjectiveUS /dɪˈsmæntəld/
torn down and broken up
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
dispellingverbUS /dɪˈspelɪŋ/
inflected form of “dispel” — force to go away; used both with concrete and metaphoric meanings
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
entrustedverbUS /enˈtrʌstɪd/
past form of “entrust” — confer a trust upon
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
good-byenounUS /ɡɪdˈbaɪ/
a farewell remark
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
grimnessnounUS /ˈɡrɪmnəs/
the quality of being ghastly
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
leadersnounUS /ˈliːdərz/
the body of people who lead a group
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
Lightfoot
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
loadedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊdɪd/
filled with a great quantity
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
engage in
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
packsnounUS /pæks/
plural of “pack” — a large indefinite number
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
ranchnounUS /ræntʃ/
farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
relieve from
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
rodeonounUS /ˈroʊdioʊ/
an exhibition of cowboy skills
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
sapverbUS /sæp/
deplete
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
express in words
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
sorrowsnounUS /ˈsɑːroʊz/
plural of “sorrow” — an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
refrain from harming
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
SpartanadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːrtən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Sparta or its people
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
strungadjectiveUS /strʌŋ/
that is on a string
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
surveynounUS /sərˈveɪ/
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
Swope
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
thwartedadjectiveUS /ˈθwɔːrtɪd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
create by training and teaching
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
unemotionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌniˈmoʊʃənəl/
unsusceptible to or destitute of or showing no emotion
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading After a final survey to make sure that nothing had been overlooked in the scuffle, the _rodeo_ boss waved his hand to the leaders; then, as the train strung out up the canyon, he rode over to the house to say good-bye.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The camp was dismantled, the packs were loaded upon the spare horses, and the outfit was ready to start for Carrizo Creek before breakfast was more than finished in the ranch house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE DEPARTURE The gentle hand of sleep, which held Hardy in a grip that was akin to death, blotting out the past and dispelling all remembrance of his sorrows, failed utterly to abate the fighting spirit of Jefferson Creede or sap the Spartan grimness of his purpose.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Before the sun was an hour high he had the town herd on the trail for Bender, entrusted to the care of Bill Lightfoot and several others of whom he wanted to be rid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Worn by the destroying anger of the previous day, thwarted and apparently defeated, he rose up at the first glow of dawn and set about his preparations with an unemotional directness which augured ill for Jasper Swope.
