used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
ballastnounUS /ˈbæləst/
any heavy material used to stabilize a ship or airship
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
bewilderingverbUS /bɪˈwɪldərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bewilder” — be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
cowboysnounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪz/
plural of “cowboy” — a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
districtnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
divisible by two
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
at any time
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
set up or found
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
friendshipsnounUS /ˈfrendʃɪps/
plural of “friendship” — the state of being friends (or friendly)
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
gunmennounUS /ˈɡʌnmen/
plural of “gunman” — a professional killer who uses a gun
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
irritatingadjectiveUS /ˈɪrəteɪtɪŋ/
causing irritation or annoyance
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
for more time
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
held dear
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
Mahon
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From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
not any; not one
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
not one, and not any
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
and nothing more
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
a course of conduct
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
POLICEMANnounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
ranchersnounUS /ˈræntʃərz/
plural of “rancher” — a person who owns or operates a ranch
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
ranchingnounUS /ˈræntʃɪŋ/
farming for the raising of livestock (particularly cattle)
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
rustlingnounUS /ˈrʌslɪŋ/
the stealing of cattle
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
steerverbUS /stɪr/
direct the course; determine the direction of travelling
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a Police experience that knew only the ranching district he found the new conditions, the new crimes and criminals, irritating and a little bewildering.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading None of the trailing he loved, of horse and steer; no ranchers and cowboys and rustling gunmen any longer filled the horizon of his friendships and duties.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
trestlenounUS /ˈtresəl/
a supporting tower used to support a bridge
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
the act of using
From this reading Even his horse was of little use, for the only path to ride, the three miles to the trestle, was quite as easy by foot or ballast train.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
wipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE BEAT OF A MOUNTED POLICEMAN Sergeant Mahon was not happy in his new work.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He began to fear that a few months of it would wipe from his mind all he had ever learned.
