used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
(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 For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
in addition
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
Andy
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From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
belligerencenounUS /bəˈlɪdʒərəns/
hostile or warlike attitude or nature
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
contestnounUS /ˈkɑːntest/
an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
damnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
a social unit living together
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
moving swiftly
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
forswore
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From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
forswornverbUS /ˌfɔːrˈswɔːrn/
inflected form of “forswear” — formally reject or disavow a formerly held belief, usually under pressure
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
he'll
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From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading "_Hope_?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
incensedadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsenst/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
IrishnounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃ/
people of Ireland or of Irish extraction
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
lodgingnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋ/
structures collectively in which people are housed
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
loyallyadverbUS /ˈlɔɪəli/
with loyalty; in a loyal manner
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
neutraladjectiveUS /ˈnuːtrəl/
having no personal preference
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
opposedadjectiveUS /əˈpoʊzd/
being in opposition or having an opponent
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
quieteradjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪətər/
comparative of “quiet” — characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
rough-riding
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From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
have in common
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
stormedverbUS /stɔːrmd/
past form of “storm” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
caught or fixed
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
subsidedverbUS /səbˈsaɪdɪd/
past form of “subside” — wear off or die down
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
tentsnounUS /tents/
plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading For Irish was all or nothing, and to find the Happy Family publicly opposed--or at most neutral--to a Flying U man in a rough-riding contest like this, incensed him much.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
UnounUS /juː/
a base containing nitrogen that is found in RNA (but not in DNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Men in their vicinity caught the belligerence of the tone and turned about, thinking there was trouble, and the Happy Family subsided into quieter discussion.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In the end Irish, discovering that Andy had for the time being forsworn the shelter of the Flying U tents, stuck by him loyally and forswore it also, and went with Andy to share the doubtful comfort of the obscure lodging house.
yuh
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From this reading Why, damn it, yuh _know_ he'll win!" stormed Irish.
