used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
brandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
exhibitingverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
herdnounUS /hɜːrd/
a group of cattle or sheep or other domestic mammals all of the same kind that are herded by humans
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
Kauffman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
not any; not one
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
postmasternounUS /ˈpoʊstmæstər/
the person in charge of a post office
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
past form of “retort” — answer back
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
salenounUS /seɪl/
a particular instance of selling
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
express in words
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
she's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
stepdaughternounUS /ˈstepdɔːtər/
a daughter of your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "She may be a stepdaughter," suggested the postmaster.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading However, the people of the town paid small attention to this slur, for Watson himself was not entirely above suspicion.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
in or at the place that
From this reading Watson did not hesitate to say that he had never been able to find where the new-comer bought his stock--and in those days no man was quite free from the necessity of exhibiting a bill of sale.
which person or people
From this reading During the early autumn Kauffman published the fact that he had registered a brand, and from time to time those who happened to ride up the valley brought back a report that he owned a small but growing herd of cattle.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "More likely she's another man's wife," retorted Watson.
