used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
AUTOCRATnounUS /ˈɔːtəkræt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading THE AUTOCRAT OF THE STAGECOACH.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
boastingnounUS /ˈboʊstɪŋ/
speaking of yourself in superlatives
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
cavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
consecratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkreɪtɪd/
solemnly dedicated to or set apart for a high or sacred purpose
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
divisible by two
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
at any time
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
GitnounUS /ɡɪt/
a person who is deemed to be despicable or contemptible
From this reading "Git up!"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
LandingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
ministersnounUS /ˈmɪnəstərz/
plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
not any; not one
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AUTOCRAT OF THE STAGECOACH.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
OwlnounUS /aʊl/
nocturnal bird of prey with hawk-like beak and claws and large head with front-facing eyes
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
poetsnounUS /ˈpoʊəts/
plural of “poet” — a writer of poems (the term is usually reserved for writers of good poetry)
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
the possibility of future success
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
stage-drivers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
STAGECOACHnounUS /ˈsteɪdʒkoʊtʃ/
a large coach-and-four formerly used to carry passengers and mail on regular routes between towns
From this reading THE AUTOCRAT OF THE STAGECOACH.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AUTOCRAT OF THE STAGECOACH.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But stage-drivers are entirely consecrated to their high calling.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
unworldlyadjective
not concerned with the temporal world or swayed by mundane considerations
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Git up!"
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
WhiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
writersnounUS /ˈraɪtərz/
plural of “writer” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Even ministers, poets, and writers of unworldly romances are sometimes influenced by mercenary considerations.
a late time of life
From this reading No leader of a cavalry charge ever put more authority into his tones than did Whisky Jim, as he drew the lines over his four bay horses in the streets of Red Owl Landing, a village two years old, boasting three thousand inhabitants, and a certain prospect of having four thousand a month later.
