used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
BasinnounUS /ˈbeɪsən/
a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
bloodlessadjectiveUS /ˈblʌdləs/
destitute of blood or apparently so
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
fearless and daring
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
caporal
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From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
without stop or interruption
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
coweringverbUS /ˈkaʊərɪŋ/
-ing form of “cower” — crouch or curl up
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
cursedadjectiveUS /kɜːrst/
deserving a curse; sometimes used as an intensifier
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
characterized by great determination
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
an opposing military force
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
fusilladenounUS /ˈfjuːsɪleɪd/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
GrimesnounUS /ɡraɪmz/
plural of “grime” — the state of being covered with unclean things
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
harriedadjectiveUS /ˈherid/
troubled persistently especially with petty annoyances
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
plural of “hundred” — ten 10s
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
innocentsnounUS /ˈɪnəsənts/
plural of “innocent” — a person who lacks knowledge of evil
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
without good reason
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
not any; not one
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
pangnounUS /pæŋ/
a sudden sharp feeling
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
participate in games or sport
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
possessing material wealth
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
rifle-shot
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From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
rifle-shots
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From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
ruthlessadjectiveUS /ˈruːθləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
Scarboroughs
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From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
SHEEP-WAR
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From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
slaughternounUS /ˈslɔːtər/
the killing of animals (as for food)
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
carry out
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And the fusillade which followed, killing his sheep by the hundreds and scattering them across the plain, showed the presence of an enemy as ruthless as himself and as determined to play a bold hand.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was a slaughter of the innocents, but each sheep that went down sent a pang through Grimes' hard heart.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading No, it was too rich a prize to be given up lightly and the Scarboroughs were fighting to win.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading For an hour, while Grimes raged about in the distance and cursed his cowering herders, the rifle-shots continued and the sorely harried sheep went down until there were no more to kill.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading THE SHEEP-WAR If Grimes had thought to win a bloodless victory and take over Maverick Basin for his sheep he was brought back to earth by that first rifle-shot, which had struck down his boldest _caporal_.
