used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
cowboy'snounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
possessive form of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
the petals or sepals of a flower that bend downward (especially the outer perianth of an iris)
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
FREAKISHadjective
changeable
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is rarely indifferent.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
marked by a lack of interest
From this reading He is rarely indifferent.
inevitablyadverbUS /ˌɪˈnevətəbli/
in such a manner as could not be otherwise
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
ingloriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈɡlɔːriəs/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
INVOLVESverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvz/
third-person singular of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
JEZEBELnoun
wife of Ahab who was king of Israel; according to the Old Testament she was a cruel immoral queen who fostered the worship of Baal and tried to kill Elijah and other prophets of Israel (9th century BC)
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
mainspringnoun
the most important spring in a mechanical device (especially a clock or watch); as it uncoils it drives the mechanism
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
not any; not one
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He is rarely indifferent.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
relating to human society and its members
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading The cowboy is sometimes a good man--not meaning a man of religion--and often a bad man.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
TRESLER
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From this reading TRESLER INVOLVES HIMSELF FURTHER; THE LADY JEZEBEL IN A FREAKISH MOOD Enthusiasm is the mainspring of a cowboy's life.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There are no half measures with him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without enthusiasm a cowboy inevitably falls to the inglorious level of a "hired man"; a nice distinction in the social conditions of frontier life.
