used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
(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 Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
Ashbey
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From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
associatesnounUS /əˈsoʊsiəts/
plural of “associate” — a person who joins with others in some activity or endeavor
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
blacklegs
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From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
confidantsnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədænts/
plural of “confidant” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
congenialadjectiveUS /kənˈdʒiːnjəl/
suitable to your needs
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
debarred
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From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
despiseverbUS /dɪˈspaɪz/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
dispositionnounUS /ˌdɪspəˈzɪʃən/
your usual mood
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
divisible by two
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
a boy or man
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
GamblersnounUS /ˈɡæmblərz/
plural of “gambler” — a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
horse-thieves
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From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
law-loving
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From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
lawlessadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːləs/
without law or control
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
plural of “like” — a similar kind
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
on one occasion
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
without much difficulty
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
recklessadjectiveUS /ˈrekləs/
marked by defiant disregard for danger or consequences
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
RENEGADEnounUS /ˈrenəɡeɪd/
someone who rebels and becomes an outlaw
From this reading THE RENEGADE.
settlementsnounUS /ˈsetəlmənts/
plural of “settlement” — a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
settlersnounUS /ˈsetlərz/
plural of “settler” — a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
shunverbUS /ʃʌn/
avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
that is looked for
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
plural of “story” — 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 Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RENEGADE.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Thus debarred from honourable society, he more readily sought that congenial to his nature.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
under normal conditions
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
which person or people
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
William
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From this reading William Ashbey or “Wild Bill,” as he was usually called, was a reckless, dissipated fellow, who had fully followed out the likes and dislikes of his lawless disposition.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gamblers, horse-thieves, and blacklegs—with which the settlements were always cursed—became his associates and confidants, and he became at once an object of hatred and fear among the more quiet settlers.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading Even while a mere youth, wild stories were related concerning his character, as caused all law-loving citizens to shun and despise him.
