used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
highly skilled
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Johnson's reputation had grown apace.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
BudnounUS /bʌd/
a partially opened flower
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
CONJUGALadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːndʒəɡəl/
of or relating to marriage or to the relationship between a wife and husband
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
disordersnounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdərz/
plural of “disorder” — a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
DISPUTEverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
feudsnounUS /fjuːdz/
plural of “feud” — a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
(of animals) fully developed
From this reading Johnson's reputation had grown apace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
Johnson'snounUS /ˈdʒɑːnsənz/
possessive form of “johnson” — English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)
From this reading Johnson's reputation had grown apace.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
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 He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
a particular point in time
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
moraladjectiveUS /ˈmɔːrəl/
concerned with principles of right and wrong or conforming to standards of behavior and character based on those principles
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
nippedverbUS /nɪpt/
inflected form of “nip” — squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
many times at short intervals
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Order in Badger had been excellent of late.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
pitchnounUS /pɪtʃ/
the property of sound that varies with variation in the frequency of vibration
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
quellingnounUS /ˈkwelɪŋ/
forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading Johnson's reputation had grown apace.
SETTLESnounUS /ˈsetəlz/
plural of “settle” — a long wooden bench with a back
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
SHERIFFnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
suasionnounUS /ˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This had not been accomplished by moral suasion, although that had been a factor, but by stern and often fearless performance of duty in quelling disorders.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He always knew the precise moment to strike, which effectually nipped many threatening feuds.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading THE SHERIFF SETTLES A CONJUGAL DISPUTE About a year after the killing of Bud Walton, the sheriff was engaged one day in a game of pitch in the Fashion.
