adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
anyadjectiveUS /ˈeni/
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
baritonenounUS /ˈberətoʊn/
a male singer
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
domainnounUS /doʊˈmeɪn/
a particular environment or walk of life
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
downadjectiveUS /daʊn/
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
duringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
electionnounUS /ɪˈlekʃən/
a vote to select the winner of a position or political office
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
enoughnounUS /ɪˈnʌf/
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
fellownounUS /ˈfeloʊ/
a boy or man
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
fewadjectiveUS /fjuː/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
fightingnounUS /ˈfaɪtɪŋ/
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
good-nature
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
gunnounUS /ɡʌn/
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
GusnounUS /ɡʌs/
plural of “gu” — the largest and southernmost island in the Marianas which is administered as a territory of the United States; it was ceded by Spain to the United States in 1898
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
handnounUS /hænd/
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
heldadjectiveUS /held/
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
inexhaustibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪɡˈzɔːstəbəl/
that cannot be entirely consumed or used up
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
insinuatinglyadverb
in an insinuating manner
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
knockers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
laxnessnoun
the quality of being lax and neglectful
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
legnounUS /leɡ/
a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
likedadjectiveUS /laɪkt/
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
livedverbUS /lɪvd/
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
loneadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
mannernounUS /ˈmænər/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
mellowadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊ/
unhurried and relaxed
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
MENnounUS /men/
the force of workers available
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
monthsnounUS /mʌnθs/
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
moreadjectiveUS /mɔːr/
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
Morris'snounUS /ˈmɔːrɪsɪz/
possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
oldadjectiveUS /oʊld/
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
one's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
peoplenounUS /ˈpiːpəl/
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
perhapsadverbUS /pərˈhæps/
by chance
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
pointedadjectiveUS /ˈpɔɪntɪd/
having a point
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
ranverbUS /ræn/
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
rangenounUS /reɪndʒ/
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
REALadjectiveUS /riːl/
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
requestverbUS /rɪˈkwest/
express the need or desire for
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
ridersnounUS /ˈraɪdərz/
plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
saddleverbUS /ˈsædəl/
put a saddle on
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
sangnounUS /sæŋ/
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
schoolnounUS /skuːl/
an educational institution
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
SheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading They had had enough of the old school of sheriffs who lived a few months gun in hand and died fighting from the saddle.
singleadjectiveUS /ˈsɪŋɡəl/
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
slanderers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
smiledverbUS /smaɪld/
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
SomeadjectiveUS /sʌm/
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
songsnounUS /sɔːŋz/
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
spokenounUS /spoʊk/
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
tennounUS /ten/
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
thanconjunctionUS /ðæn/
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
ThesedeterminerUS /ðiːz/
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
TheypronounUS /ðeɪ/
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
threwverbUS /θruː/
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
vastadjectiveUS /væst/
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
votedverbUS /ˈvoʊtɪd/
past form of “vote” — express one's preference for a candidate or for a measure or resolution; cast a vote
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These "knockers," however, were voted down by the vast majority, who swore that the sheriff was the finest fellow who ever threw leg over saddle.
waynounUS /weɪ/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The office had never seemed desirable until Gus Morris ran for it and smiled his way to a triumphant election.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
workverbUS /wɜːrk/
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading They liked him for his inexhaustible good-nature, the mellow baritone in which he sang the range songs at any one's request, and perhaps more than all, for the very laxness with which he conducted his work.
yearsnounUS /jɪrz/
a late time of life
From this reading REAL MEN Some people pointed out that Sheriff Gus Morris had never made a single important arrest in the ten years during which he had held office, and there were a few slanderers who spoke insinuatingly of the manner in which the lone riders flourished in Morris's domain.
