used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
aliasnounUS /ˈeɪliəs/
a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
any thing at all
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
on or to one side
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
bohunks
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From this reading He did not understand the bohunks--he did not want to.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
checkeredadjectiveUS /ˈtʃekərd/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
constructionnounUS /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
the act of constructing something
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
ContinentaladjectiveUS /ˌkɑːntəˈnentəl/
of or pertaining to or typical of Europe
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not understand the bohunks--he did not want to.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
at any time
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
foliagenounUS /ˈfoʊlɪdʒ/
the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
JunonounUS /ˈdʒuːnoʊ/
(Roman mythology) queen of the Olympian gods who protected marriage; wife and sister of Jupiter; counterpart of Greek Hera
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
Koppy's
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From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
MAHON
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From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
MavericknounUS /ˈmævərɪk/
someone who exhibits great independence in thought and action
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
the force of workers available
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not understand the bohunks--he did not want to.
something you have to do
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
Pete
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From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
raftnounUS /ræft/
a flat float (usually made of logs or planks) that can be used for transport or as a platform for swimmers
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
railwaynounUS /ˈreɪlweɪ/
line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
except for; apart from
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
scumnounUS /skʌm/
worthless people
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
SERGEANTnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
SKIRTSnounUS /skɜːrts/
plural of “skirt” — cloth covering that forms the part of a garment below the waist
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading But ever since he had been forced to knock Koppy's pointing rifle from his hands to save Juno the half breed had been oppressed by a thousand fears.
push forcefully
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
Torrance's
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From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He did not understand the bohunks--he did not want to.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
the act of using
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
variedadjectiveUS /ˈverid/
characterized by variety
From this reading SERGEANT MAHON SKIRTS DEATH Blue Pete, alias Peter Maverick, alias anything that seemed to suit the varied occasions of his checkered career, thrust aside the curtain of foliage covering the hiding place of his new raft.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading He did not understand the bohunks--he did not want to.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading There was no reason why he should visit the raft just then; he could have no possible use for it until he had in his hands those two horses up in Torrance's stable.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading In his vivid life he had met most kinds of men, but the wild Continental scum that took to railway construction as its own special line of effort was beyond his experience.
