used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
BADGEnounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
dealsnounUS /diːlz/
plural of “deal” — a particular instance of buying or selling
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
wanted intensely
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
drovesnounUS /droʊvz/
plural of “drove” — a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
introspectionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈspekʃən/
the contemplation of your own thoughts and desires and conduct
From this reading His mood was one of introspection.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
livestocknounUS /ˈlaɪvstɑːk/
any animals kept for use or profit
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
LoneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
engage in
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
the force of workers available
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading His mood was one of introspection.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His mood was one of introspection.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
person'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsənz/
possessive form of “person” — a human being
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
RANGERnounUS /ˈreɪndʒər/
a member of the Texas state highway patrol; formerly a mounted lawman who maintained order on the frontier
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
not in physical motion
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
Tonto's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE BADGE OF A RANGER Riding through the gap at Tonto's side, the Lone Ranger seemed lost in his thoughts.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
unworked
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mood was one of introspection.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had no desire for money; he never in the least desired to own land and large droves of livestock and make deals with other men.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Why, he wondered, should men want to make a trade that was to any other person's disadvantage?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His silver mine would still remain unworked.
