used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
complimentingverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləmentɪŋ/
-ing form of “compliment” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
cownounUS /kaʊ/
female of domestic cattle: "“moo-cow” is a child's term"
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
creditableadjectiveUS /ˈkredətəbəl/
worthy of often limited commendation
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
EAGLEnounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
to come or go into
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
devoid of good sense or judgment
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
in a free manner
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
fundsnounUS /fʌndz/
assets in the form of money
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
GUARDSnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
hold-ups
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From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
the emotion of great happiness
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
Mose
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From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
not any; not one
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
predictedverbUS /prɪˈdɪktɪd/
past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
punchernoun
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
revolversnounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvərz/
plural of “revolver” — a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
routenounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
carry out
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
trailernounUS /ˈtreɪlər/
someone who takes more time than necessary; someone who lags behind
From this reading It seemed like small business and not exactly creditable employment for a trailer and cow puncher.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was in his judgment a foolish expenditure of money; but as there was nothing better to do and his need of funds was imperative, he accepted it.
WinchesternounUS /ˈwɪntʃestər/
a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire
From this reading Mose rode out of town on the seat with the driver, a Winchester between his knees and a belt of cartridges for both rifle and revolvers showing beneath his coat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EAGLE GUARDS THE SHEEP Mose did not enter upon his duties as guard with joy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The papers made a great deal of it, complimenting the company upon its shrewdness, and freely predicted that no more hold-ups would take place along that route.
