used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
ClarknounUS /klɑːrk/
United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
DawsonnounUS /ˈdɔːsən/
a town in northwestern Canada in the Yukon on the Yukon River; a boom town around 1900 when gold was discovered in the Klondike
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
dudenounUS /duːd/
an informal form of address for a man
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
lying toward or situated in the east
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
else
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From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
enforcementnounUS /enˈfɔːrsmənt/
the act of enforcing; ensuring observance of or obedience to
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
at any time
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
Jed
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From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
overheardverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈhɜːrd/
inflected form of “overhear” — hear, usually without the knowledge of the speakers
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
pownounUS /paʊ/
a person who surrenders to (or is taken by) the enemy in time of war
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
RECOUNTINGnounUS /rɪˈkaʊntɪŋ/
an act of narration
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
relieve from
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading He would have felt sorry for him if he had not overheard his cool schemes that night for getting rid of the “Eastern dude.”
sprungverbUS /sprʌŋ/
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
sterlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrlɪŋ/
highest in quality
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He had the reputation, both in the service and outside for sterling honesty and for strict enforcement of the regulations.
supervisornounUS /ˈsuːpərvaɪzər/
one who supervises or has charge and direction of
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
believed likely
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
except if; if not
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
at the time that
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
which person or people
From this reading He felt sure that neither the supervisor nor any one else outside of the ring, unless it was the small ranchers who had been using free range, had ever suspected Dawson.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Every one knew that Jed Clark would beat any one he could, but with Dawson it would be a different matter.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
wownounUS /waʊ/
a joke that seems extremely funny
From this reading THE RECOUNTING OF THE SHEEP Scott walked slowly back to the cabin thinking of the tremendous pow wow there would be when he sprung his discoveries the next day.
