used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
from appearances alone
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
applyingverbUS /əˈplaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “apply” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
backedadjectiveUS /bækt/
having a back or backing, usually of a specified type
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
financial assistance in time of need
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
bossnounUS /bɑːs/
a person who exercises control over workers
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
having the place or position changed
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
one or the other of two
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
fight'snounUS /faɪtz/
possessive form of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
set up or found
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
LemnounUS /lem/
a spacecraft that carries astronauts from the command module to the surface of the moon and back
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
held dear
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
neighborsnounUS /ˈneɪbərz/
plural of “neighbor” — a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
many times at short intervals
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
Parraday
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had backed Lem Parraday in applying for a liquor license, to benefit his own pocket.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
recantedverbUS /riˈkæntɪd/
past form of “recant” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Besides, Mr. Moore loved a fight "for the fight's sake," as the expression is.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
TEMPESTnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading Neither sharp tongue nor sharp look disturbed him--apparently, at least.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
which person or people
From this reading THE TEMPEST Mr. Cross Moore was not a man who easily or frequently recanted before either public or private opinion.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading As political "boss" of the town he had often found himself opposed to many of his neighbors' wishes.
