used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
the lower side of anything
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
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 FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
civiliansnounUS /səˈvɪljənz/
plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
curiouslyadverbUS /ˈkjʊriəsli/
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
curtlyadverbUS /ˈkɜːrtli/
in a curt, abrupt and discourteous manner
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
custodynounUS /ˈkʌstədi/
a state of being confined (usually for a short time)
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
Dunlavey
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From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
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 The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
having or displaying warmth or affection
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
forbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
FORMINGverbUS /ˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
free-for-allnounUS /ˈfriːfɔːrɔːl/
a noisy fight in a crowd
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
brought together in one place
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
the act of departing
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
destroyed or killed
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
Hollis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
KickernounUS /ˈkɪkər/
a player who kicks the football
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
the force of workers available
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
Norton
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From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
participateverbUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpeɪt/
share in something
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
ponynounUS /ˈpoʊniː/
a range horse of the western United States
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
put a saddle on
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
the rays of the sun
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
town'snounUS /taʊnz/
possessive form of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
troopersnounUS /ˈtruːpərz/
plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FORMING A FRIENDSHIP At three o'clock in the afternoon Hollis closed his desk and announced to Potter that he was going to the Circle Bar.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Neither Hollis or Norton had been allowed to participate in the final scene, the little captain informing them curtly that the presence of civilians at what promised to be a free-for-all fight was strictly forbidden.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading And so Norton had returned to the Circle Bar, while Hollis had gone to Dry Bottom to finish an article for the next issue of the _Kicker_.
which person or people
From this reading The presence of the troopers in town had created a sensation and most of the town's citizens were gathered about the court house, curiously watching Dunlavey and several of his men who had been taken into custody during the early hours of the morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Potter watched him with a fond smile as he went out the door and placed the saddle on his pony, mounted and rode into the sunshine of the afternoon.
