used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
(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 TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
beginnin
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From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
carefully weighed
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "He'll do it.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
Dunlavey
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From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
grazedadjectiveUS /ɡreɪzd/
scraped or touched lightly in passing
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
He'll
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From this reading "He'll do it.
heatedlyadverbUS /ˈhiːtɪdli/
in a heated manner
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
Hollis
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From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
I'm
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From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
inaugurateverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡjərɪt/
commence officially
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
infringedverbUS /ˌɪnˈfrɪndʒd/
past form of “infringe” — go against, as of rules and laws
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He'll do it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
Lemuel
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From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
the force of workers available
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
and nothing more
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
ownersnounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
plural of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
porchnounUS /pɔːrtʃ/
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
Rabbit-Ear
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From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
plural of “right” — an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
skunknounUS /skʌŋk/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
tenthnounUS /tenθ/
a tenth part; one part in ten equal parts
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
up to a particular time
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "I know the skunk!" he declared heatedly to Hollis a day or two after the conversation on the porch at the Circle Bar.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Lemuel Train was particularly strong in his belief that Dunlavey would not hesitate to shoot whatever cattle infringed on what he considered were his rights.
belonging to which person
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
won't
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From this reading I'm only scared that he won't wait till the tenth day before beginnin'.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading TO SUPPORT THE LAW Hollis alone, of all the men whose cattle grazed on the Circle Bar side of the Rabbit-Ear, really doubted that Dunlavey would have the courage to inaugurate a war against the small owners.
