Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

further or added

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

later than; following

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

similar in quality or character

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

show off

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

past form of “brave” — face and withstand with courage

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

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From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

plural of “concentrate” — the desired mineral that is left after impurities have been removed from mined ore

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

intentionally contemptuous behavior or attitude

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

true confidential information

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

having lost your job

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

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From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

at any time

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

-ing form of “explode” — cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

a notable achievement

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

set up or found

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

plural of “gunman” — a professional killer who uses a gun

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

only a very short time before

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

plural of “haunt” — a frequently visited place

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

a single distinct event

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

to an indefinite extent; for an indefinite time

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

superlative of “keen” — having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

-ing form of “maintain” — cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the act of managing something

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the force of workers available

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

plural of “morgan” — United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

not any; not one

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

on one occasion

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

with little or no delay

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

plural of “reach” — the limits within which something can be effective

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

plural of “ruler” — a person who rules or commands

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

with good sense or in a reasonable or intelligent manner

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

plural of “sink” — plumbing fixture consisting of a water basin fixed to a wall or floor and having a drainpipe

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

possessive form of “spain” — a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

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From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

at the time that

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

in or to any place at all

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading MAINTAINING A REPUTATION The abduction of Sassoon, which signalized de Spain's entry into the stage-line management, created a sensation akin to the exploding of a bomb under the range.

which person or people

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole mountain country, which concentrates, sensibly, on but one topic at a time, talked for a week of nothing else.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The most active Morgans--Gale, Duke, and the easy-going Satterlee--were indeed wrought to the keenest pitch of revengeful anger.

a late time of life

From this reading No such defiance of the traditions of the Morgan rule along the reaches of the Spanish Sinks had been attempted in years--and it was recalled more than once, when de Spain's feat was discussed at the ranches, on the trails, and in the haunts of gunmen in Calabasas, that no one of those who had ever braved the wrath of the Sink rulers had lived indefinitely to boast of it.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Experienced men, therefore, in the high country--men of that class who, wherever found, are old in the ways of the world, and not promptly moved by new or youthful adventure--dismissed the incident after hearing the details, with the comment or the conclusion that there would hardly be for de Spain more than one additional chapter to the story, and that this would be a short one.