used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
adjustverbUS /əˈdʒʌst/
alter or regulate so as to achieve accuracy or conform to a standard
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading Glum looks followed his announcement.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
BANISHINGverbUS /ˈbænɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “banish” — expel from a community or group
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
Chavis
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From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
approval
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
dissuadeverbUS /dɪˈsweɪd/
turn away from by persuasion
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
EasternernounUS /ˈiːstərnər/
an inhabitant of an eastern area; especially of the U.S.
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Glum looks followed his announcement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
in a gradual manner
From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
GlumadjectiveUS /ɡlʌm/
moody and melancholic
From this reading Glum looks followed his announcement.
the act of departing
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Glum looks followed his announcement.
Masten
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From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
the force of workers available
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
OwennounUS /ˈoʊən/
Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
by chance
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
plural of “principle” — a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
Randerson
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
shacknounUS /ʃæk/
small crude shelter used as a dwelling
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
carry out
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He told Red Owen to take charge until Ruth could see him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading BANISHING A SHADOW Randerson could not adjust his principles to his purpose to do Masten to death while working for Ruth, and so, in the morning following his meeting with the Easterner on the trail leading to Chavis' shack, he announced to the men of the outfit that he was going to quit.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They tried to dissuade him, for they did not know his thoughts, and perhaps would not have given him credit for them if they had.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't the outfit suit you?" asked one gently.
