used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
adobenounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
bathingnounUS /ˈbeɪðɪŋ/
immersing the body in water or sunshine
From this reading The bathing facilities at the Medicine Tree hotel were nil.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
blamingverbUS /ˈbleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “blame” — put or pin the blame on
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading Cultus Collins was heart and soul for the cattle interests.
CollinsnounUS /ˈkɑːlɪnz/
English writer noted for early detective novels (1824-1889)
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
Cultusnoun
a system of religious beliefs and rituals
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
didn't
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From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
facilitiesnounUS /fəˈsɪlətiz/
plural of “facility” — a building or place that provides a particular service or is used for a particular industry
From this reading The bathing facilities at the Medicine Tree hotel were nil.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Cultus Collins was heart and soul for the cattle interests.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Cultus Collins was heart and soul for the cattle interests.
joggedverbUS /dʒɑːɡd/
inflected form of “jog” — continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
MedicinenounUS /ˈmedəsən/
the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
nilnounUS /nɪl/
a quantity of no importance
From this reading The bathing facilities at the Medicine Tree hotel were nil.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
coated with paint
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
on the contrary
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
roannounUS /roʊn/
a soft sheepskin leather that is colored and finished to resemble morocco; used in bookbinding
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
sallying
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From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
shavingnounUS /ˈʃeɪvɪŋ/
the act of removing hair with a razor
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
sheepmannoun
a man who raises (or tends) sheep
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading Cultus Collins was heart and soul for the cattle interests.
stabled
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From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading He had learned enough to know that Painted Valley feared the sheep, and he didn’t blame them for that.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cultus Collins was heart and soul for the cattle interests.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Cultus Collins jogged on to Medicine Tree, studying the country as he went along, rather amused at being mistaken for a sheepman, but not blaming them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The bathing facilities at the Medicine Tree hotel were nil.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stabled his roan, secured a room at the little adobe hotel, where he performed his weekly shaving duties before sallying forth to see the little town.
