used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
advertisementsnounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzmənts/
plural of “advertisement” — a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading More advertisements were appearing in the paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
appearingnounUS /əˈpɪrɪŋ/
formal attendance (in court or at a hearing) of a party in an action
From this reading More advertisements were appearing in the paper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
uttered without voice
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
CANDIDATEnounUS /ˈkændədeɪt/
a politician who is running for public office
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
cattlemennounUS /ˈkætəlmən/
plural of “cattleman” — a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
gotten under control
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
dependingverbUS /dɪˈpendɪŋ/
-ing form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
droughtnounUS /draʊt/
a shortage of rainfall
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
apart from; not including
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
inclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
KickernounUS /ˈkɪkər/
a player who kicks the football
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
KICKER'S
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
lossesnounUS /ˈlɔːsəz/
something lost (especially money lost at gambling)
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
merchantsnounUS /ˈmɜːrtʃənts/
plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More advertisements were appearing in the paper.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
not any; not one
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading More advertisements were appearing in the paper.
a full supply
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
continue talking
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE "KICKER'S" CANDIDATE The next issue of the _Kicker_ contained many things of interest to its readers.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More advertisements were appearing in the paper.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Now that the drought had been broken, Union County could proceed with its business of raising cattle without fear of any future lack of water, with plenty of grass, and no losses except those from the usual causes.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading Their worries over, they had plenty of time--and inclination--to discuss the _Kicker_.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading Dry Bottom merchants--depending upon the cattlemen for their trade--breathed easier and predicted a good year in spite of the drought.
