used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
accompli
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From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
BARBECUEverbUS /ˈbɑːrbɪkjuː/
cook outdoors on a barbecue grill
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
defensiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈfensɪv/
intended or appropriate for defending against or deterring aggression or attack
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
divisible by two
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
an act that fails
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
fait
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From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
Not remembered; lapsed from memory.
From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
a single distinct event
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
Laramie's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
partisansnounUS /ˈpɑːrtəzənz/
plural of “partisan” — a fervent and even militant proponent of something
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
participate in games or sport
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
reactedverbUS /riˈæktɪd/
past form of “react” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
regrettedverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪd/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading As a _fait accompli_ it would have been regretted, but forgotten; as a failure it settled nothing.
shortcomingsnounUS /ˈʃɔːrtkʌmɪŋz/
plural of “shortcoming” — a failing or deficiency
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
Stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
townspeoplenounUS /ˈtaʊnzpiːpəl/
the people living in a municipality smaller than a city
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
unfavorablyadverbUS /ənˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing disapproval; in a disparaging way
From this reading In this instance, Stone's conduct reacted unfavorably on the cattlemen.
unpleasantlyadverbUS /ənˈplezəntli/
in an unpleasant manner
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
violateverbUS /ˈvaɪəleɪt/
fail to agree with; be in violation of; as of rules or patterns
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The townspeople that made money out of the trade of the big ranches always stood up for the cattlemen, but they were put most unpleasantly on the defensive by the incident.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
at the time that
From this reading THE BARBECUE Whatever the shortcomings of the American frontier code there never was a time in its history when a man could violate the principles of fair play and keep public opinion on his side.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Even had Stone's attempt on Laramie's life succeeded it would have been easier, for the partisans, to handle than the failure it proved.
