used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
Concho
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From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
CONQUERORnounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
Corliss
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From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
discoursenounUS /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
generalitiesnounUS /ˌdʒenərˈælətiz/
plural of “generality” — an idea or conclusion having general application
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
graphicadjectiveUS /ˈɡræfɪk/
written or drawn or engraved
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
lapsedadjectiveUS /læpst/
no longer active or practicing
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
most important element
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
the force of workers available
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
occasionedverbUS /əˈkeɪʒənd/
past form of “occasion” — give occasion to
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
oft-repeated
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From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The men seemed satisfied with Sundown's graphic account in the main.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
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 He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
Sundown's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHANCE--CONQUEROR Sundown's return to the camp occasioned some indirect questioning and not a little comment.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
WhamverbUS /wæm/
hit hard
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
at the time that
From this reading His oft-repeated recital invariably concluded with, "I steps in and tries to stop the first guy when _Wham!_ round goes the room and I takes a sleep."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He told the story of his adventure at the Concho in detail up to the point of his conversation with Will Corliss.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Then he lapsed into generalities, exhibiting with some little pride the wound on his head as evidence of his attempt to prevent the robbery and incidentally as a reason for being unable to discourse further upon the subject.
