used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
AntelopenounUS /ˈæntəloʊp/
graceful Old World ruminant with long legs and horns directed upward and backward; includes gazelles; springboks; impalas; addax; gerenuks; blackbucks; dik-diks
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading Several men loafed at the bar.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
Concho
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From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
Corliss
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From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
craftilyadverb
in an artful manner
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
approval
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
dischargeverbUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒ/
complete or carry out
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
Fadeaway
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From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
flushnounUS /flʌʃ/
the period of greatest prosperity or productivity
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
half-month's
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From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
hitching-rail
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
immediately past
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
loafed
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From this reading Several men loafed at the bar.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several men loafed at the bar.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
rainsnounUS /reɪnz/
plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several men loafed at the bar.
spendernounUS /ˈspendər/
English poet and critic (1909-1995)
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
bound or secured closely
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AT "THE LAST CHANCE" The afternoon following the day of his discharge from the Concho, Fadeaway rode into Antelope, tied his pony to the hitching-rail in front of "The Last Chance," and entered the saloon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
accept gladly
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
at the time that
From this reading The cowboy, known as "a good spender when flush," was made welcome.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He was discussing the probability of early rains with a companion when Will Corliss entered the place.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He said nothing about being out of employment, craftily anticipating the possibility of having to ask for credit later, as he had but a half-month's pay with him.
