used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
cemeterynounUS /ˈseməteri/
a tract of land used for burials
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
every person
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading That was the very expression used.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
gravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
industriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʌstriəs/
characterized by hard work and perseverance
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
the force of workers available
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
miningnounUS /ˈmaɪnɪŋ/
the act of extracting ores or coal etc from the earth
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
held or filled or in use
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
a human being
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
predominatesverbUS /prɪˈdɑːməneɪts/
third-person singular of “predominate” — be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
express in words
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
slaughteringverbUS /ˈslɔːtərɪŋ/
-ing form of “slaughter” — kill (animals) usually for food consumption
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
twenty-sixadjective
being six more than twenty
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
not known
From this reading If an unknown individual arrived, they did not inquire if he was capable, honest, industrious, but--had he killed his man?
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading That was the very expression used.
precisely as stated
From this reading That was the very expression used.
VirginianounUS /vərˈdʒɪnjə/
a state in the eastern United States; one of the original 13 colonies; one of the Confederate States in the American Civil War
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The first twenty-six graves in the Virginia cemetery were occupied by murdered men.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The reason why there was so much slaughtering done, was, that in a new mining district the rough element predominates, and a person is not respected until he has "killed his man."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading So everybody said, so everybody believed, and so they will always say and believe.
