used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
BlocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
Brooklyn-born
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
cattlemannoun
a man who raises (or tends) cattle
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
centnounUS /sent/
a fractional monetary unit of several countries
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
circulationnounUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪʃən/
the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
a visual attribute of things that results from the light they emit or transmit or reflect
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
dependentadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendənt/
relying on or requiring a person or thing for support, supply, or what is needed
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
flocksnounUS /flɑːks/
plural of “flock” — a church congregation guided by a pastor
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
good-naturedadjective
having an easygoing and cheerful disposition
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
herdersnounUS /ˈhɜːrdərz/
plural of “herder” — German philosopher who advocated intuition over reason (1744-1803)
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
horsebacknounUS /ˈhɔːrsbæk/
the back of a horse
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
ten 10s
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
lentnounUS /lent/
a period of 40 weekdays from Ash Wednesday to Holy Saturday
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
the force of workers available
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
odornounUS /ˈoʊdər/
any property detected by the olfactory system
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
for each
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
populationnounUS /ˌpɑːpjəˈleɪʃən/
the people who inhabit a territory or state
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
radiusnounUS /ˈreɪdiəs/
the length of a line segment between the center and circumference of a circle or sphere
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
ranchesnounUS /ˈræntʃəz/
plural of “ranch” — farm consisting of a large tract of land along with facilities needed to raise livestock (especially cattle)
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
regionnounUS /ˈriːdʒən/
the extended spatial location of something
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
woolly usually horned ruminant mammal related to the goat
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
sheep-masters
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
plural of “soul” — the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
stagedadjectiveUS /steɪdʒd/
written for or performed on the stage
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
tendedverbUS /ˈtendɪd/
past form of “tend” — have a tendency or disposition to do or be something; be inclined
From this reading The man on horseback tended to look down on the shepherd who guarded his flocks afoot.
tendersnounUS /ˈtendərz/
plural of “tender” — something that can be used as an official medium of payment
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
throatsnounUS /θroʊts/
plural of “throat” — the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone
From this reading Brooklyn-born fiction to the contrary, the cattleman and the sheep owner were not always at each others’ throats.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
which person or people
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
belonging to which person
From this reading The Block S outfit, far into that night, staged a good-natured minor riot in a town whose population of something less than a hundred souls was eighty per cent dependent on Block S activities for its existence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A few sheep-masters with flocks and herders and camp tenders helped put money in circulation there and lent a color--and odor--of their own to the region.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There were half a dozen small ranches within a ten mile radius, men who owned from three to five hundred head of stock.
