used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
to or in a foreign country
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
(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 FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
of short duration or distance
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
buryverbUS /ˈberi/
cover from sight
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
companiesnounUS /ˈkʌmpəniːz/
plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
covertlyadverbUS /koʊˈvɜːrtli/
in a covert manner
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
criticizedverbUS /ˈkrɪtəsaɪzd/
past form of “criticize” — find fault with; express criticism of; point out real or perceived flaws
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
decreasing in amount or degree
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
ferocitynounUS /fərˈɑːsəti/
the property of being wild or turbulent
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
fitfuladjectiveUS /ˈfɪtfəl/
occurring in spells and often abruptly
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
FUNERALnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
generositynounUS /ˌdʒenərˈɑːsəti/
the trait of being willing to give your money or time
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
the act of departing
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
Hawk's
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From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
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 In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
the force of workers available
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
open-handed
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From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
popularitynounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈlerəti/
the quality of being widely admired or accepted or sought after
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
reactionnounUS /riˈækʃən/
(chemistry) a process in which one or more substances are changed into others
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
reprobationnoun
rejection by God; the state of being condemned to eternal misery in Hell
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
softenverbUS /ˈsɑːfən/
make (images or sounds) soft or softer
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Hawk's personal popularity had never suffered among the cowboys and the cowboy following.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading In spite of the brief notice that had got abroad of Hawk's death, men from many directions were riding into town that morning to help bury him.
traitsnounUS /treɪts/
plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
truthfulnessnounUS /ˈtruːθfəlnəs/
the quality of being truthful
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A reaction of sentiment concerning the Falling Wall raid was making itself felt; its brutal ferocity was being more openly criticized and less covertly denounced.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE FUNERAL--AND AFTER The funeral had been set for the following afternoon, but preparations were going forward all morning.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading He had been known far and wide for open-handed generosity and blunt truthfulness--and these were traits to silence or to soften reprobation of his fitful and reckless disregard for the property rights of the big companies.
